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ChemInform Abstract: One‐Pot Protocol for Synthesis of α‐Organosulfonyloxy Ketones from Secondary Alcohols Using Hypervalent Iodine(V)‐Mediated Oxidations.
Authors: Deshmukh Swapnil S. , Huddar Sameerana N. , Akamanchi Krishnacharya G.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: A Novel Catalytic Method for the Oxidation of Sulfides to Sulfoxides with Silica Sulfuric Acid and Sodium Nitrite in the Presence of KBr and/or NaBr as Catalyst.
Authors: Goudarziafshar Hamid , Ghorbani‐Choghamarani Arash , Nikoorazm Mohsen , Naserifar Zahra
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Polyethylene Glycol as a Nonionic Liquid Solvent for the Synthesis of N‐Alkyl and N‐Arylimides.
Authors: Liang Jun , Lv Jing , Fan Ji‐cai , Shang Zhi‐cai
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Iron Complex Catalyzed N‐Arylation of Pyrazoles under Aqueous Medium.
Authors: Lee Hang Wai , Chan Albert S. C. , Kwong Fuk Yee
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Highly Regio‐ and Stereoselective Synthesis of (Z)‐Trisubstituted Alkenes via Propyne Bromoboration and Tandem Pd‐Catalyzed Cross‐Coupling.
Authors: Wang Chao , Tobrman Tomas , Xu Zhaoqing , Negishi Ei‐ichi
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of trans‐Fused Sesquiterpenoid Analogues by Zirconocene‐Mediated Metallo‐ene Reaction.
Authors: Korotvicka Ales , Hybelbauerova Simona , Kotora Martin
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of Propargylic Alcohols Catalyzed by (‐)‐MITH.
Authors: Wu Ping‐Yu , Wu Hsyueh‐Liang , Shen Ying‐Ying , Uang Biing‐Jiun
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: An Efficient Tris‐(2‐aminoethyl)amine‐CuI‐Catalyzed Thioetherification of Thiols with Aryl Halides.
Authors: Jogdand Nivrutti R. , Shingate Bapurao B. , Shingare Murlidhar S.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Malononitrile‐Catalyzed and Highly Selective Method for the Synthesis of 2‐((E)‐1,3‐Diarylallylidene)malononitriles in Ionic Liquid.
Authors: Wang Xiang‐Shan , Zhang Mei‐Mei , Li Qing , Yao Chang‐Sheng
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Diethylzinc: A Simple and Efficient Catalyst for the Swift Hydroamination at Room Temperature.
Authors: Pissarek Jens‐Wolfgang , Schlesiger David , Roesky Peter W. , Blechert Siegfried
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Synthesis of Substituted Thieno[3,2‐e]indoles.
Authors: Van Snick Wim , Dehaen Wim
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Direct Oxidative Conversion of Benzoyl Chlorides to 2‐Imidazoles Using Heteropolyacids.
Authors: Sadjadi Samaheh , Heravi Majid M. , Poormohammad Narges , Oskooie Hossein A. , Beheshtiha Yahya. Sh. , Bamoharram Fatemeh F.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Reaction of Esters of 2‐Arylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acids with Nitrous Acid. Synthesis of Aryl‐Substituted 3‐Ethoxycarbonyl‐4,5‐dihydroisoxazoles and 3‐Ethoxycarbonylisoxazoles.
Authors: Kadzhaeva A. Z. , Trofimova E. V. , Fedotov A. N. , Potekhin K. A. , Gazzaeva R. A. , Mochalov S. S. , Zefirov N. S.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: 2,3‐Dihydro‐4H‐pyran‐4‐ones and 2,3‐Dihydro‐4‐pyridinones by Cyclizations of α,β‐Unsaturated 1,3‐Diketones.
Authors: MacDonald Franklyn K. , Burnell D. Jean
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Gallium(III) Chloride Catalyzed Three‐Component Coupling of Naphthol, Alkyne and Aldehyde: A Novel Synthesis of 1,3‐Disubstituted‐3H‐benzo[f]chromenes.
Authors: Yadav J. S. , Reddy B. V. Subba , Biswas Swapan Kumar , Sengupta Sandip
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Convenient Synthesis of 6‐Bromo‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydroisoquinoline and 3‐Methoxy‐1,2,3,4‐tetrahydro‐[2,7]‐naphthyridine via Reductive Amination of Schiff′s Bases.
Authors: Zlatoidsky Pavol , Gabos Balint
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: First Synthesis of 5‐Chloro‐7‐[1,3]oxazolo[4,5‐b]pyridin‐2‐ylquinolin‐8‐ol (VI) by Pd‐Catalyzed Arylation.
Authors: Sakee Uthai , Grigg Ronald
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Discovery and in vitro and in vivo Profiles of 4‐Fluoro‐N‐[4‐ [6‐(isopropylamino)pyrimidin‐4‐yl]‐1,3‐thiazol‐2‐yl]‐N‐methylbenzamide as Novel Class of an Orally Active Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 1 (mGluR1) Antagonist.
Authors: Kawamoto Hiroshi , et al. et al.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis and Single Crystal X‐Ray Structure of Bis[4‐oxo‐3‐(2‐ethoxycarbonylphenyl)‐3,4‐dihydroquinazolin‐2‐yl] disulfide.
Authors: Rimaz Mehdi , Khalafy Jabbar , Tavana Khadijeh , Slepokura Katarzyna , Lis Tadeusz , Souldozi Ali , Mahyari Amir Tofangchi , Shajari Nahid , Ramazani Ali
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Syntheses and Characterization of the Pyrimido[1,2‐a][1,3,5]triazinthione as a New Ring System and Antibacterial Agent.
Authors: Waly M. A. , Abou Dobara M. I.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Asymmetric Synthesis of 3‐ or 4‐Alkyl or Arylbenzo[c]azepines.
Authors: Dumoulin David , Lebrun Stephane , Couture Axel , Deniau Eric , Grandclaudon Pierre
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Bis(polyfluoroalkylated)imidazolium Salts as Key Intermediates for Fluorous NHC Ligands.
Authors: Skalicky Martin , Rybackova Marketa , Kysilka Ondrej , Kvicalova Magdalena , Cvacka Josef , Cejka Jan , Kvicala Jaroslav
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Bingchamides A and B, Two Novel Cyclic Pentapeptides from the Streptomyces bingchenggensis: Fermentation, Isolation, Structure Elucidation and Biological Properties.
Authors: Xiang Wen‐Sheng , Wang Ji‐Dong , Wang Xiang‐Jing , Zhang Ji
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Efficient Grignard‐Type Addition of Sugar Alkynes via C—H Activation to Imines Using Cu—Ru Catalyst under Microwave Conditions.
Authors: Roy Bimalendu , Raj Ritu , Mukhopadhyay Balaram
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Natural Products‐Based Insecticidal Agents 4. Semisynthesis and Insecticidal Activity of Novel Esters of 2‐Chloropodophyllotoxin Against Mythimna separata Walker in vivo.
Authors: Xu Hui , Xiao Xiao
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Five New Epothilone Metabolites from Sorangium Cellulosum Strain So0157‐2.
Authors: Wang Jidong , Zhang Hui , Ying Linping , Wang Chuanxi , Jiang Nan , Zhou Yue , Wang Haibin , Bai Hua
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Copper‐Based Bulk Metallic Glasses in the Ternary Cu—Mg—Ca System.
Authors: Laws Kevin J. , Shamlaye Karl F. , Gun Bulent , Ferry Michael
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Magnetically Hard Nanomaterials. Part 2. Structure and Properties of Oxide‐Bearing Alloys
Authors: Yagodkin Yu. D. , Lyubina Yu. V.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Multiferroic Materials. Part 1. Challenge of Coupling Between Magnetism and Ferroelectricity
Authors: Kreisel Jens , Kleemann Wolfgang , Haumont Raphael
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Green Chemistry with Selenium Reagents: Development of Efficient Catalytic Reactions
Authors: Freudendahl Diana M. , Santoro Stefano , Shahzad Sohail A. , Santi Claudio , Wirth Thomas
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Oxidative Halogenation with “Green” Oxidants: Oxygen and Hydrogen Peroxide
Authors: Podgorsek Ajda , Zupan Marko , Iskra Jernej
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: The New Era of 1,2,4‐Oxadiazoles
Authors: Pace Andrea , Pierro Paola
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Hydroxypyranones, Hydroxypyridinones, and Their Complexes
Authors: Burgess John , Rangel Maria
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Synthetic Mimics of Antimicrobial Peptides — A Versatile Ring‐Opening Metathesis Polymerization Based Platform for the Synthesis of Selective Antibacterial and Cell‐Penetrating Polymers.
Authors: Lienkamp Karen , Tew Gregory N.
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Biofuel Cells Controlled by Logically Processed Biochemical Signals: Towards Physiologically Regulated Bioelectronic Devices.
Authors: Katz Evgeny , Pita Marcos
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Dimensional and Hydrodynamic Properties of Amylose Tris(phenylcarbamate) in Various Solvents
Authors: Terao Ken
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Iron Acquisition and Transcriptional Regulation
Authors: Kaplan Craig D. , Kaplan Jerry
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance — Theoretical Aspects
Authors: Platzer Nicole , Dallery Laurence
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Thermochemistry of Organic Molecules: The Way to Understand Energy—Structure Relationships
Authors: Roux Maria Victoria , Foces‐Foces Concepcion , Notario Rafael
Published: January 2010

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ChemInform Abstract: Spectroscopy and Structure of Free Radicals Stabilized in Cryogenic Matrices
Authors: Baskir E. G. , Misochko E. Ya. , Nefedov O. M.
Published: January 2010

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Monooxime‐monocarbamoyl Bispyridinium Xylene‐Linked Reactivators of Acetylcholinesterase—Synthesis, In vitro and Toxicity Evaluation, and Docking Studies
Authors: Musilek Kamil , Holas Ondrej , Misik Jan , Pohanka Miroslav , Novotny Ladislav , Dohnal Vlastimil , Opletalova Veronika , Kuca Kamil
Published: January 2010

Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) reactivators are crucial antidotes to organophosphate intoxication. A new series of 26 monooxime‐monocarbamoyl xylene‐linked bispyridinium compounds was prepared and tested in vitro, along with known reactivators (pralidoxime, HI‐6, obidoxime, trimedoxime, methoxime, K107, K108 and K203), on a model of tabun‐ and paraoxon‐, methylparaoxon‐ and DFP‐inhibited human erythrocyte AChE. Although their ability to reactivate tabun‐inhibited AChE did not exceed that of the previously known compounds, some newly prepared compounds showed promising reactivation of pesticide‐inhibited AChE. The acute toxicity of the novel compounds was also determined. Docking studies using tabun‐inhibited AChE were performed for three compounds of interest. The structure–activity relationship (SAR) study confirmed the apparent influence of the xylene linkage and carbamoyl moiety on the reactivation ability and toxicity of the agents.
Color rendering: Beyond pride and prejudice
Authors: Rea M.S. , Freyssinier J.P.
Published: January 2010

It is a truth, universally ignored, that a single metric of color rendering must be in want of another. Evidence presented here, together with those from an earlier study, strongly suggest that the quest for a single metric to quantify color rendering will be in vain. Rather, the strengths of color rendering index (CRI) and of gamut area index (GAI)† seem to counteract the weaknesses of one another, such that together they can be used to guide lighting practitioners in choosing a source that will provide good color rendering of most objects in most applications. The present study was conducted to determine whether sources, both warm and cool, with high levels of both CRI (above 80) and GAI (above 80 and less than 100) were judged better than ones with high levels of just CRI or just GAI. The results support the conclusion that a two‐metric system of color rendering is needed for general illumination applications. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Col Res Appl, 2010
Analytical Expressions for Quantitative Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM)
Authors: Lefrou Christine , Cornut Renaud
Published: January 2010

Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), is a recent analytical technique in electrochemistry, which was developed in the 1990s and uses microelectrodes to probe various surfaces. Even with the well‐known disc microelectrodes, the system geometry is not as simple as in regular electrochemistry. As a consequence even the simplest experiments, the so‐called positive and negative feedback approach curves, cannot be described with exact analytical expressions. This review gathers all the analytical expressions available in the SECM literature in steady‐state feedback experiments. Some of them are claimed as general expressions, other are presented as approximate. Their validity is discussed in the light of the current understanding and computer facilities.
Composites of Molecular‐Anchored Graphene and Nanotubes with Multitubular Structure: A New Type of Carbon Electrode
Authors: Liu Xi , Hu Yong‐Sheng , Müller Jens‐Oliver , Schlögl Robert , Maier Joachim , Su Dang Sheng
Published: January 2010

Graphene–carbon nanotube nanocomposites that contain multitubular co‐axial and hollow cavity microstructures are prepared. Nanometer‐scale graphene sheets are anchored with oxalic acid and consequently linked to each other via oxalyl bonding, thereby self‐assembling into numerous outer tubes with distinct borders and a homogeneous thickness along the innermost pristine tube, which acts as a template. The resulting interstitial inclusion of oxalic acid into the graphene stacking modifies both the surface and the bulk properties of the newly formed tubes. It is observed that the unique microstructure of the modified graphene–carbon nanotube nanocomposite significantly facilitates the insertion and extraction of lithium, demonstrating superior electrochemical performance as anodes for lithium‐based batteries. This facile chemical approach provides a new graphene architecture, showing superior stability, for use as anode material in lithium ion batteries.
Brachial‐ankle pulse wave velocity and cardiovascular risk factors in the non‐diabetic and newly diagnosed diabetic Chinese: Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study‐CVD
Authors: Xu Lin , Jiang Chao Qiang , Lam Tai Hing , Yue Xiao Jun , Cheng Kar Keung , Liu Bin , Jin Ya Li , Zhang Wei Sen , Thomas G. Neil
Published: January 2010

Background

Increased arterial stiffness is an important cause of cardiovascular disease (CVD). We examined determinants of arterial stiffness in subjects across strata of glycaemic status.

Methods

A total of 1249 subjects from a sub‐study of the Guangzhou Biobank Cohort Study (GBCS‐CVD) had brachial‐ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) measured by automatic oscillometric method. Major cardiovascular risk factors including glycosylated haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), high sensitivity C‐reactive protein (hsCRP), fasting triglyceride, low‐ and high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol and both fasting and post 2‐h oral glucose‐load glucose, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were assessed.

Results

In all, 649, 479 and 121 subjects were classified into normoglycaemia, impaired glucose metabolism (IGM) and newly diagnosed diabetes groups, respectively. Both age and systolic blood pressure were significantly associated with increased baPWV in all three groups (all p < 0.001). In both normoglycaemic and IGM groups, hsCRP and HbA1c were positively associated with baPWV (p from 0.04 to < 0.001), whereas current smoking and triglyceride were associated with baPWV in the normoglycaemic and IGM group, respectively (p = 0.04 and 0.001). No gender difference in baPWV was observed in the normoglycaemic or IGM groups. However, in the newly diagnosed diabetes group, men had higher baPWV than women (p = 0.01).

Conclusions

In the normoglycaemic and IGM subjects, after adjusting for age, blood pressure and other confounders, increasing HbA1c was associated with increased baPWV, suggesting a pathophysiological role of chronic glycaemia that can contribute to vascular disease risk in persons without diabetes. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
[{2,6‐(Me2NCH2)2C6H3(H2O)Sn}W(CO)5]+­CB11H12–: Aqua Complex of a Transition‐Metal‐Bound Organotin(II) Cation versus an Ammonium‐Type Structure
Authors: Jambor Roman , Kašná Blanka , Koller Stephan G. , Strohmann Carsten , Schürmann Markus , Jurkschat Klaus
Published: January 2010

The molecular structures of the intramolecularly coordinated tungstenpentacarbonyl organostannylene complexes 2,6‐(Me2NCH2)2C6H3(Cl)SnW(CO)5 and [2,6‐(Me2NCH2)2C6H3(H2O)SnW(CO)5]+(CB11H12)– are reported. The latter compound is an aqua complex in which the water molecule replaces one of the two N→Sn coordination sites. The coordination of the water molecule is accompanied by proton transfer to the nitrogen atom. DFT calculations reveal this to be the thermodynamically most‐stable structure.
Exact symbol error probability of cooperative systems with partial relay selection
Authors: Boujemâa H.
Published: January 2010

In this paper, we derive the exact symbol error probability (SEP) of cooperative systems using amplify and forward (AF) relaying and partial relay selection when the different links are independent and non‐identically distributed. In conventional relay selection, the selected relay offers the best instantaneous signal to noise ratio (SNR) of the relaying link (source‐relay‐destination). However, partial relay selection uses only the SNR of the source to relays links. The exact expression of the moment generating function (MGF) of the SNR at the destination is also derived. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Platelet‐rich plasma impairs osteoclast generation from human precursors of peripheral blood
Authors: Cenni Elisabetta , Avnet Sofia , Fotia Caterina , Salerno Manuela , Baldini Nicola
Published: January 2010

Platelet‐rich plasma is used to accelerate bone repair for the release of osteogenic growth factors from activated platelets. To date, the effects on osteoclasts have been only scarcely investigated, even though these cells are crucial for bone remodeling. The aim of this research was the evaluation of the effects of thrombin‐activated platelets (PRP) on osteoclastogenesis from human blood precursors. We evaluated both the ability to influence osteoclast differentiation induced by the receptor activator of nuclear factor‐kappaB ligand (RANKL), and the ability to induce osteoclast differentiation without RANKL. In both assays, the incubation with PRP supernatant at 10% did not significantly affect the formation of tartrate‐resistant acid phosphatase (TRACP)‐positive multinucleated cells that were able to form the F‐actin ring. However, when PRP at 25 and 50% was added to the medium without RANKL, the generation of TRACP‐positive multinucleated cells was inhibited. PRP, even at 10%, reduced the osteoclast‐mediated bone collagen degradation, suggesting inhibition of osteoclast activation. Similarly, after incubation with PRP supernatant, calcitonin receptor mRNA was lower than the untreated samples. In conclusion, PRP at 10% interfered with the complete differentiation process of human osteoclast precursors. At higher concentration it impaired osteoclast formation also at an early stage of differentiation. © 2010 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res 28:792–797, 2010
Laryngeal mucous membrane pemphigoid: A systematic review and pooled‐data analysis
Authors: Higgins Thomas S. , Cohen Justin C. , Sinacori John T.
Published: January 2010

Objectives/Hypothesis:

To perform a systematic pooled‐data analysis of literature data involving laryngeal mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP).

Study Design:

A systematic review and pooled‐data analysis.

Methods:

We conducted a systematic literature search of MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, clinicaltrials.gov, and the National Guideline Clearinghouse databases without language restriction for studies including combinations of relevant terms. All authors independently screened the abstracts of the search results, identified articles eligible for review, and critically appraised the full‐text studies. Pooled‐data analyses and Kaplan‐Meier survival analyses were conducted using SPSS version 16.0 software (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL).

Results:

Of the 2,524 citations reviewed, the included articles consisted of 63 case reports and 10 case series reporting on 141 patients with laryngeal MMP. No clinical trials or comparative trials were found. The overall calculated prevalence of laryngeal MMP was 12.2% (95% confidence interval [CI], 11.5‐12.9%) of cases of MMP or one in 10 million persons in the general population. Mean age at laryngeal MMP onset was 59.7 years (95% CI, 57.9‐61.1 years), and the supraglottis was the most commonly affected site (84.8%, 95% CI, 82.5‐87.2%). Distribution among genders was equivalent (P = .655). The presence of antiepiligrin autoantibodies was associated with increased laryngeal involvement (Odds ratio 7.9, 95% CI, 3.9‐16.0). The overall 5‐year relative survival rate was 92.4% (standard error, 8.4) with a follow‐up range of 1 to 221 months. Standard medical therapy alone occasionally improved the condition; however, relapses were frequent, and 10.5% eventually required tracheostomy. Laryngeal surgical interventions seemed to be effective in severe cases.

Conclusions:

Laryngeal MMP is a rare condition that can be life threatening without proper treatment and frequent follow‐up. Laryngoscope, 2010
Transplantation of bone marrow‐derived neurospheres into guinea pig cochlea
Authors: Ogita Hideaki , Nakagawa Takayuki , Sakamoto Tatsunori , Inaoka Takatoshi , Ito Juichi
Published: January 2010

Objectives/Hypothesis.

To investigate the potential of neurally induced bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) as transplants for replacement of spiral ganglion neurons.

Methods.

BMSCs were harvested from the femurs and tibias of adult guinea pigs. BMSCs were cultured with neural induction media and formed spheres. The capacity of BMSC‐derived spheres for neural differentiation was examined by immunocytochemistry in vitro. BMSC‐derived spheres were injected into the modiolus of the intact cochleae or those locally damaged by ouabain, followed by histological and functional analyses.

Results.

In vitro analysis revealed a high capacity of BMSC‐derived spheres for neural differentiation. After transplantation into the cochlear modiolus, the survival and neural differentiation of BMSC‐derived spheres was observed in both the intact and damaged cochleae. In intact cochleae, transplants settled in various portions of the cochlea, including the cochlear modiolus, whereas in damaged cochleae, transplants were predominantly observed in the internal auditory meatus. Transplantation of BMSC‐derived spheres resulted in no functional recovery of the cochlea or protection of host spiral ganglion neurons.

Conclusions.

The present findings indicate that BMSC‐derived spheres can be a source for replacement of spiral ganglion neurons, although further manipulations are required for functional recovery. Laryngoscope, 2010
Tailormade Microfluidic Devices Through Photochemical Surface Modification
Authors: Samuel J. D. Jeyaprakash S. , Brenner Thilo , Prucker Oswald , Grumann Markus , Ducree Jens , Zengerle Roland , Rühe Jürgen
Published: January 2010

A new pathway for the generation of polymer‐based microfluidic devices with tailor‐made surface chemistry is described. A simple photochemical process is used to covalently bind polymer molecules to the surfaces of microchannels fabricated by hot embossing. The substrates for the embossing process have the format of a compact disk (CD). CDs from polymethylmethacrylate and polyethylene‐co‐norbornene were chosen due to their good optical properties. Thin films of polymers containing photoactive benzophenone units were deposited onto the surface of the thus generated devices. These films were subsequently irradiated with UV light leading to the surface‐attachment of ultrathin polymer networks. In contrast to their unmodified peers, the obtained, modified microfluidic channels coated with hydrophilic, photoattached layers can be filled in a straightforward manner with water by capillary forces. Channels coated by thin films of poly(ethyloxazoline) show complete resistance to non‐specific protein binding. Generation of hydrophobic patches inside the modified microfluidic channels using benzophenone‐containing fluoropolymers allows the generation of passive microfluidic valves to direct fluid motion in these CD‐based devices.

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The variability of the Superficial Inferior Epigastric Artery (SIEA) and its angiosome: A clinical anatomical study
Authors: Rozen Warren M. , Chubb Daniel , Grinsell Damien , Ashton Mark W.
Published: January 2010

Introduction: The superficial inferior epigastric artery (SIEA) is a useful pedicle in supply to the lower abdominal integument, with its use sparing damage to rectus abdominis muscle or sheath. However, it is limited in usefulness due to its anatomical variability. While previous anatomical studies have been limited in number and study design, the use of preoperative imaging has enabled the analysis of this vasculature in large numbers and greater anatomical detail. Methods: A clinical anatomical study of 500 hemi‐abdominal walls in 250 consecutive patients undergoing preoperative computed tomographic angiography (CTA) prior to autologous breast reconstruction was undertaken. The presence, size, location, and branching pattern of the SIEA were assessed in each case. Results: The SIEA was identified in 468 cases, an incidence of 94%. Its mean diameter was 0.6 mm, and in 24% of cases was of a diameter >1.5 mm. SIEA location was highly variable, with mean position 2‐cm lateral to the linea semilunaris (range 0–8 cm lateral), and relationship to the superficial inferior epigastric vein (SIEV) was also highly variable, with the distance between them ranging from 0.3 to 8.5 cm apart. SIEA branches directly crossed the abdominal midline in 5% of cases. Larger SIEA diameters correlated with a decrease in diameter of ipsilateral DIEA perforators. Conclusion: The SIEA is present more frequently than previously demonstrated, but is typically too small for use in free tissue transfer. The variable degree of SIEA branching suggests that its territory of supply is also variable, and that preoperative imaging may be useful in planning SIEA flaps. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc. Microsurgery 30:386–391, 2010.
Amino acid metabolism of bovine blastocysts: a biomarker of sex and viability
Authors: Sturmey R.G. , Bermejo‐Alvarez P. , Gutierrez‐Adan A. , Rizos D. , Leese H.J. , Lonergan P.
Published: January 2010

The ratio of male/female embryos may be modified by environmental factors such as maternal diet in vivo and the composition of embryo culture media in vitro. We have used amino acid profiling, a noninvasive marker of developmental potential to compare the effect of sex on the metabolism of bovine blastocysts conceived in vivo and in vitro. Blastocysts were incubated individually for 24 hr in a close‐to‐physiological mixture of amino acids and the depletion or appearance of 18 amino acids measured using HPLC. Blastocysts were then sexed by PCR. Amino acid depletion by in vitro‐produced blastocysts and expanded blastocysts was higher than in embryos conceived in vivo (P = 0.02). When cultured in vitro, female embryos exhibited increased depletion of arginine, glutamate, and methionine and appearance of glycine, while male embryos displayed increased depletion of phenylalanine, tyrosine, and valine. Overall, in vitro‐produced blastocysts exhibited sex‐specific differences in metabolic profiles of 7 out of 18 amino acids; in vivo‐produced, in 2 out of 18. These differences had disappeared by the expanded blastocyst stages. We have also shown that amino acid metabolism can predict the ability of bovine zygotes to develop to the blastocyst stage, providing “proof of principle” for the use of this technology in clinical IVF to select single embryos for transfer and thereby avoid the problem of multiple births. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 77: 285–296, 2010. © 2010 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.
An axiomatic characterization of a value for games in partition function form
Authors: Hu Cheng-Cheng , Yang Yi-You
Published: January 2010

An extension of the Shapley value for games in partition function form is proposed in the paper. We introduce a version of the marginal contributions for environments with externalities. The dummy property related to it is defined. We adapt the system of axioms provided by Shapley (A value for n-Person games. In: Kuhn H, Tucker A (eds) Contributions to the theory of games II. Princeton University Press, Princeton, pp 307–317, 1953) to characterize our value. In addition, we discuss a relationship between the α-Shapley values proposed by Fujinaka (On the marginality principle in partition function form games. Mimeo, Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Japan, 2004) and the values constructed through the average approach provided by Macho-Stadler et al. (J Econ Theory 135:339–356, 2007).
Uterotonic use at home births in low‐income countries: A literature review
Authors: Flandermeyer Dawn , Stanton Cynthia , Armbruster Deborah
Published: January 2010

Objectives

This literature review compiles data on rates of use, indications, types of provider, mode of administration, and dose of uterotonics used for home births in low‐income countries, and identifies gaps meriting further research.

Methods

Published and unpublished English language articles from 1995 through 2008 pertaining to home use of uterotonics were identified via electronic searches of medical and social science databases. In addition, bibliographies of articles were examined for eligible studies. Data were abstracted and analyzed by the objectives outlined for this review.

Results

Twenty‐three articles met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Use rates of uterotonics at home births ranged widely from 1% to 69%, with the large majority of observations from South Asia. Descriptive studies suggest that home use of uterotonics before delivery of the baby are predominantly administered by nonprofessionals to accelerate labor, and are not perceived as unsafe.

Conclusions

To achieve maximum benefit and minimal harm, programs that increase access to uterotonics for postpartum hemorrhage prevention must take into account existing practices among pregnant women. Further research regarding access to uterotonics and intervention studies for provider behavior change regarding uterotonic use is warranted.
Middle Jurassic rhyolite volcanism of eastern Graham Land, Antarctic Peninsula: age correlations and stratigraphic relationships
Authors: RILEY TEAL R. , FLOWERDEW MICHAEL J. , HUNTER MORAG A. , WHITEHOUSE MARTIN J.
Published: January 2010

Silicic volcanism atc.168 Ma has been identified previously on the Antarctic Peninsula, and the Mapple Formation, which includes those volcanic rocks, has been defined and documented from one area of the east coast of Graham Land. Based on age and geochemical criteria, correlations have been made to the extensive Chon Aike Province of South America, which has been demonstrated to be one of the largest silicic volcanic provinces in the world. Rhyolitic and intermediate composition volcanic successions from six separate localities on the east coast of the Antarctic Peninsula are described here and are confirmed as correlatives of the Mapple Formation, based on newly acquired geochronology and field observations. They are dominantly rhyolitic crystal tuffs and/or ignimbrites with ages in the interval 162–168 Ma, overlapping with the age of the Mapple Formation (167–171 Ma) at the type locality. Andesitic agglomerates are also described, which are included in the same event and demonstrate the occurrence of rare intermediate volcanism, which is also seen in the Chon Aike Province. A new group, the Graham Land Volcanic Group, is defined here, and criteria are established which allow the separation of some volcanic successions out of the previously defined Antarctic Peninsula Volcanic Group, which takes no account of tectonic setting, eruption age or geochemistry.
Jews and Healing at Medieval Saints' Shrines: Participation, Polemics, and Shared Cultures
Authors: Shoham-Steiner Ephraim
Published: January 2010

In an anonymous Jewish anti-Christian polemical tractate from the thirteenth century we find the Hebrew formulation of what seems to be a common sneer by Christians at their Jewish neighbors: “Why do you not seek the aid of the great the way we do? (for they seek the aid of their saints).”1 The assumption behind this question is that medieval Jews indeed refrained from visiting the shrines of Christian saints and from beseeching them to heal the sick or mediate between the human and divine realms. In this paper I wish to question this assumption and suggest the possibility that some Jews did approach the shrines of the saints and seek their assistance, especially in healing physical disabilities. Given the strong appeal of the cults of healing saints in medieval European societies, it seems likely that Jews not only were well aware of this practice and displayed a measure of curiosity toward it, but possibly participated in the rituals as well.2
Comparison of antioxidant defence parameters in colostrum and milk between Berrichon du Cher ewes and Uhrusk ewes
Authors: Lipko-Przybylska Justyna , Albera Edyta , Kankofer Marta
Published: January 2010

The aim of the study was to evaluate the profile of antioxidant parameters in ewes' colostrum and milk in relation to breed during 5 d post partum. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was analysed and the activity of the enzymic antioxidants, glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) and glutathione transferase (GSH-Tr), as well as the concentration of the non-enzymic antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and β-carotene, were measured. Samples were collected from healthy animals belonging to two ewe breeds: Berrichon du Cher (n=15) and Uhrusk (n=15) kept in the Podlasie Province (Poland). Colostrum was sampled directly after parturition, as well as after 12, 24 and 48 h later and milk was sampled 5 d after parturition. Colostrum and milk for the evaluation of all parameters except for vitamin A and β-carotene were centrifuged, and the supernatant was used for further analysis. Spectrophotometric methods were used for biochemical measurements. The results showed dynamic changes of antioxidative parameters within the time period examined. TAC values and GSH-Px activity increased significantly during the experiment. GSH-Tr activity showed a similar tendency in Uhrusk ewes but an opposite relationship in Berrichon du Cher. Concentrations of examined vitamins followed the increasing trends noticed in the activities of antioxidative enzymes. Moreover, differences between breeds in the evaluated parameters were detected; these differences were not unequivocal however. The results are also a source of not previously published physiological antioxidant profile in colostrum and milk of ewes over the post-partum period.
Opto-microwave experimental mapping of SiGe/Si phototransistors at 850 nm
Authors: Rosales Marc D. , Duport François , Schiellein Julien , Polleux Jean-Luc , Algani Catherine , Rumelhard Christian
Published: January 2010

This paper presents measurement results providing the mapping of the opto-microwave transfer function performed on an SiGe microwave heterojunction phototransistor (HPT). This measurements will be used to extract a guideline for designing phototransistors. A mapping of the HPT's gain in low frequency helps to estimate the shape of the optical beam used for the measurement. The study also focuses on the cutoff frequency mapping of the device in phototransistor mode. Finally, these results are used to determine the general optimization rules in the SiGe HPTs design.