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Meletios Homologetes On the Customs of the Italians
Authors: Kolbaba Tia M. 
Published: February 2011

REB 55 1997 France p. 137-168
Tia Kolbaba, Meletios Homologetes On the Customs of the Italians. — Mélétios Galésiôtès (c. 1209-1286) s'opposa farouchement aux tentatives de Michel VIII Paléologue visant à réunir les Églises de Rome et Constantinople. Entre 1276 et 1280, il écrivit un poème en vers politiques qui prétendait présenter les points essentiels de la doctrine orthodoxe regroupés en un seul texte. Cet article comprend une édition et une traduction du Logos 3, 1ère partie : «Contre les Italiens ou contre les Latins». Un commentaire détaillé situe ce texte dans la tradition des listes des «erreurs» ou des «hérésies» des Latins.
Un canon inédit sur la Théosémie de Néophyte le Reclus composé par son frère, Jean le Chrysostomite
Authors: Christodoulou Georges K. 
Published: February 2011

REB 55 1997 France p. 247-259
G. K. Christoooulou, Un canon inédit sur la Théosémie de Néophyte le Reclus composé par son frère, Jean le Chrysostomite. — The late date ms. Leukara 2 contains the unpublished Akolouthia on the Theosemia by Neophytos the Recluse. The Canon of the Akolouthia, which figures also in this testimony, was composed, as is shown by the acrostic, by John the Chrysostomite, brother of Neophytos. The author examines in which circumstances both texts were written, which connections link them, and publishes the Canon by John the Chrysostomite for the first time. REB 55 1995 France p. 261-277
Two reforms of the 370s : recruiting soldiers and senators in the divided Empire
Authors: Zuckerman Constantin 
Published: February 2011

REB 56 1998 France p. 79-139
Constantin Zuckerman, Two reforms of the 370s : recruiting soldiers and senators in the divided Empire. — Cet article examine le mot du 4e siècle temonarius en trois contextes différents. Le mot est attesté, le plus souvent, en relation avec le recrutement. La plus grande partie de cet article est consacrée à l'examen des preuves portant sur les procédures de recrutement au 4e siècle, leurs antécédents et les changements radicaux de la fin du siècle. L'usage du mot temonarius en relation avec les devoirs des sénateurs nouvellemnt promus suggère quelques observations sur le recrutement et le statut du Sénat dans l'empire d'Orient. En dernier lieu, l'apparition de ce mot dans les Actes de Maximilien permet à l'auteur de verser, dans un Appendice, une nouvelle lumière sur ce remarquable exemple d'hagiographie précoce.
La sezione sui Musulmani dell'opera di Teodoro Studita contro le eresie
Authors: Rigo Antonio 
Published: February 2011

REB 56 1998 France p. 213-230
Antonio Rigo, La sezione sui Musulmani dell'opera di Teodora Studita contre le eresie. — Cet article présente le texte d'une section de l'œuvre perdue (et sans doute inconnue jusqu'à maintenant) de Théodore Stoudite sur les hérésies. Le chapitre consacré aux croyances et aux pratiques des musulmans est traduit et commenté à la lumière des écrits des auteurs contemporains (Jean Damascene, Georges le moine, Nicétas de Byzance, rituels d'abjuration et autres).
Convaincre ou contraindre : la politique religieuse des Comnènes à l'égard des Arméniens et des Syriaques Jacobites
Authors: Augé Isabelle 
Published: February 2011

REB 60 2002 France p. 133-150
Isabelle Augé, Convaincre ou contraindre : la politique religieuse des Comnènes à l'égard des Arméniens et des Syriaques Jacobites. — Les trois premiers empereurs de la dynastie des Comnènes entreprennent, de 1081 à 1180, une politique de reconquête des territoires orientaux tombés aux mains des Turcs saldjoûkides, puis des Latins installés en Mésopotamie, Syrie et Palestine à la faveur de la première croisade. Or, dans l'espace concerné, Syriaques et Arméniens, considérés comme schismatiques ou hérétiques, sont nombreux. Un recensement des différentes adhésions, de la part de ces chrétiens «mono- physites», à la foi chalcédonienne — mentionnées en particulier par les chroniques arméniennes ou syriaques, mais aussi par les traités de controverse comme celui du polémiste syriaque Denis Bar Salîbî dirigé contre les Melkites — et des modalités grâce auxquelles elles deviennent effectives, permet de mettre en évidence la volonté des Comnènes d'utiliser leur politique religieuse dans le but de reconquérir les provinces orientales de l'Empire.
Olga's Visit to Constantinople in De Cerimoniis
Authors: Featherstone Michael 
Published: February 2011

REB 61 2003 p. 241-251
Michael Featherstone, Olga's Visit to Constantinople in De Cerimoniis. — On the basis of codicological evidence in the Leipzig manuscript as well as of certain details in the text of De Cerimoniis the author restates his earlier thesis, contested by others, that the Russian princess Olga visited Constantinople and was baptised there in 957.
Entre mythes et histoire : les origines de la principauté d'Achaïe dans la Chronique de Morée
Authors: Furon Christophe 
Published: February 2011

REB 62 2004 p. 133-157
Christophe Furon, Entre mythes et histoire : les origines de la principauté d'Achaïe dans la Chronique de Morée. — Rédigée dans une première version entre 1292 et les années 1320, la Chronique de Morée s'appuie sur des traditions orales pour faire le récit de la fondation de la principauté d'Achaïe à la suite de la quatrième croisade, apparaissant à première vue comme une œuvre de mémoire visant à légitimer le pouvoir des Villehardouin. Mais, remplacée dans le contexte politique, social, et militaire de sa rédaction, la chronique apporte un éclairage sur les relations entre l'aristocratie moréote et le pouvoir princier angevin siégeant à Naples : écrite dans le milieu noble de la principauté, elle en reflète les idées et laisse transparaître un « antiangevinisme » voilé, créant du même coup une identité collective moréote qui serait née de la fonction de la principauté.
A Kanon on Saint Nicholas by Manuel Philes
Authors: Antonopoulou Theodora 
Published: February 2011

REB 62 2004 p. 197-213
Theodora Antonopoulou, A Kanon on Saint Nicholas by Manuel Philes. — L'auteur présente l'editio princeps d'une pièce hymnographique unique, composée par Manuel Philès, le poète byzantin bien connu, qui a également composé le canon dédié à Saint Nicolas, dans lequel le poète remercie le saint pour donné fin à une longue période de sa vie pleine de mésavantures. L'édition est précédée de l'étude détaillée de différents aspects concernant ce texte, y compris ceux de la tradition manuscrite, de la date de sa rédaction, des raisons qui ont poussé Philès à composer ce canon et du mètre de celui-ci ; elle est accompagnée d'un apparat de sources.
Remarques sur le texte de la Chronographie de Michel Psellos
Authors: Riedinger Jean-Claude 
Published: February 2011

REB 63, 2005, p. 97-126.
Jean-Claude Riedinger, Remarques sur ία Chronographie de Michel Psellos. - La Chronographie de Michel Psellos constitue l'un des chefs-d'œuvre de l'historiographie byzantine. Le texte dont nous disposons, notamment celui édité par Emile Renauld, comporte de nombreuses obscurités dues tant au grec subtil et fin de Psellos qu'à l'état du manuscrit unique qui nous a conservé la Chronographie. Pour offrir de nouvelles suggestions, nous nous sommes appuyés sur les autres écrits de Psellos pour tenir compte des usages de l'écrivain. Nous n'avons retenu pour cet article que les modifications qui améliorent sensiblement la compréhension du texte et modifient la traduction. [Compte tenu de l'ampleur des notes de lecture, les éditeurs ont séparé cette contribution en deux parties, la seconde - qui commence au règne de Constantin Monomaque - sera publiée dans le prochain numéro de la revue].
Aprotinin, a Protease Inhibitor, Suppresses Proteolytic Activation of Pandemic H1N1v Influenza Virus
Authors: Zhirnov Oleg P , Matrosovich Tatyana Y , Matrosovich Mikhail N , Klenk Hans-Dieter 
Published: February 2011

Background: The recent emergence of pandemic influenza virus H1N1v stresses the need for the development of new anti-influenza drugs. Methods: Host proteases responsible for viral haemagglutinin (HA) cleavage are attractive targets for such drugs. Aprotinin, a natural 58-amino-acid polypeptide from bovine lungs, was chosen for this purpose because it is a drug already approved for human use as an antiprotease compound to treat pancreatitis and bleeding, and because it inhibits a wide spectrum of serine proteases, some of which are involved in influenza virus activation. Results: First, we show that HA of pandemic H1N1v was intensively cleaved and activated in different host systems (human tracheo-bronchial epithelium, human intestinal Caco-2 cells and chicken embryonated eggs). Second, aprotinin inhibited HA cleavage and replication of pandemic influenza virus H1N1v in all host systems, including human tracheo-bronchial epithelium. Third, aprotinin did not induce any apparent toxic side effects in these hosts. Conclusions: Aprotinin can be considered a promising drug against the novel H1N1v pandemic influenza virus.
Relationship Between Cardiac Valvular and Arterial Calcification in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Authors: YIU KAI-HANG , WANG SILUN , MOK MO-YIN , OOI GAIK-CHENG , KHONG PEK-LAN , LAU CHAK-SING , TSE HUNG-FAT 
Published: February 2011

Objective.Cardiac valvular calcification has been linked with systemic atherosclerosis in the general population. The prevalence and relationship with arterial calcification in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is unknown. We investigated the prevalence of valvular calcification in patients with RA and SLE and its relationship with arterial atherosclerotic calcification.Methods.We compared aortic valve calcification (AVC), mitral valve calcification (MVC), and systemic vascular bed calcification using multidetector computed tomography in 110 patients (mean age 46.5 ± 9.4 yrs, 97 women) with RA (n = 58) or SLE (n = 52) and 60 age and sex-matched healthy controls.Results.Patients with RA and SLE, combined, had significantly higher prevalence of AVC (21.8% vs 3.3% in controls; p < 0.01), MVC (19.1% vs 0% in controls; p < 0.01), and arterial calcification in different vascular beds (all p < 0.05). AVC was not associated with any specific clinical characteristics, but MVC was associated with older age, hypertension, C-reactive protein level, and duration of disease. The presence of MVC was independently associated with coronary calcification and calcification in any vascular bed upon adjustment with clinical measures.Conclusion.Our study demonstrated that cardiac valvular calcification is more prevalent in patients with RA and SLE compared with healthy controls. The presence of MVC, but not AVC, independently predicted the occurrence of premature atherosclerosis with arterial calcification in patients with RA and SLE.
An International Consensus Survey of Diagnostic Criteria for Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Authors: DAVÌ SERGIO , CONSOLARO ALESSANDRO , GUSEINOVA DINARA , PISTORIO ANGELA , RUPERTO NICOLINO , MARTINI ALBERTO , CRON RANDY Q. , RAVELLI ANGELO 
Published: February 2011

Objective.To identify candidate diagnostic criteria for macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) complicating systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) using international consensus formation through a Delphi questionnaire survey.Methods.A questionnaire listing 28 clinical, laboratory, and histopathologic features of MAS elicited by literature review was sent to 505 pediatric rheumatologists worldwide. Respondents were asked to select the 10 features that they felt were most important and useful in the diagnosis of MAS, and to order the 10 selected features by assigning the number 10 to the most important, and ending with 1 as the least important.Results.The response rate was 46% (232 physicians from 47 countries). The items selected by more than 50% of respondents were, in order of frequency, falling platelet count, hyperferritinemia, evidence of macrophage hemophagocytosis in the bone marrow, increased liver enzymes, falling leukocyte count, persistent continuous fever ≥ 38°C, falling erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hypofibrinogenemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.Conclusion.Our process led to identification of features that were felt to be most important as candidate diagnostic criteria for MAS by a large sample of international pediatric rheumatologists.
Molecular Characterization of Caveolin-1 in Pigs Infected with Haemophilus parasuis
Authors: Liu Xiang-Dong , Chen Hong-Bo , Tong Qin , Li Xin-Yun , Zhu Meng-Jin , Wu Zhen-Fang , Zhou Rui , Zhao Shu-Hong 
Published: February 2011

Abstract
Caveolin-1 (Cav1) plays a critical role in the invasion of pathogenic microbes into host cells, yet little is known about porcine Cav1. In this study, we provide the molecular characterization of Cav1 in pigs following stimulation with LPS/polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid as well as during infection with Haemophilus parasuis. The porcine Cav1 gene is 35 kb long and is located at SSC18q21; two isoforms (Cav1-α and Cav1-β) are produced by alternative splicing. Three point mutations were identified in the coding region of the gene, two of which were significantly associated with nine immunological parameters in Landrace pigs, including the Ab response against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and lymphocyte counts. Promoter analysis indicated that NF-κB activates both Cav1 transcripts, but the forkhead gene family specifically regulates Cav1-β in the pig. Porcine Cav1 is expressed ubiquitously, with Cav1-α more abundantly expressed than Cav1-β in all tissues investigated. Basal expression levels of Cav1 in PBMCs are relatively similar across different pig breeds. LPS and polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid markedly induced the expression of Cav1 in porcine kidney-15 cells in vitro, likely through NF-κB activation. Pigs infected with H. parasuis exhibited decreased expression of Cav1, particularly in seriously impaired organs such as the brain. This study provides new evidence that supports the use of Cav1 as a potential diagnostic and genetic marker for disease resistance in animal breeding. In addition, our results suggest that Cav1 may be implicated in the pathogenesis of Glasser’s disease, which is caused by H. parasuis.
TCR Mimic Monoclonal Antibodies Induce Apoptosis of Tumor Cells via Immune Effector-Independent Mechanisms
Authors: Verma Bhavna , Jain Rinki , Caseltine Shannon , Rennels Aaron , Bhattacharya Raktima , Markiewski Maciej M. , Rawat Amit , Neethling Francisca , Bickel Ulrich , Weidanz Jon A. 
Published: February 2011

AbstractmAbs that recognize peptides presented on the cell surface by MHC class I molecules are potential therapeutic agents for cancer therapy. We have previously demonstrated that these Abs, which we termed TCR mimic mAbs (TCRm), reduce tumor growth in models of breast carcinoma. However, mechanisms of TCRm-mediated tumor growth reduction remain largely unknown. In this study, we report that these Abs, in contrast to several mAbs used currently in the clinic, destroy tumor cells independently of immune effector mechanisms such as Ab-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC) and complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC). We found that TCRm-mediated apoptosis of tumor cells was associated with selective and specific binding of these Abs to peptide/HLA class I complexes, which triggered the activation of JNK and intrinsic caspase pathways. This signaling was accompanied by the release of mitochondrial cytochrome c and apoptosis-inducing factor. TCRm-induced apoptosis in tumor cells was completely inhibited by soluble MHC tetramers loaded with relevant peptide as well as with inhibitors for JNK and caspases. Furthermore, mAbs targeting MHC class I, independent of the peptide bound by HLA, did not stimulate apoptosis, suggesting that the Ab-binding site on the MHC/peptide complex determines cytotoxicity. This study suggests the existence of mechanisms, in addition to ADCC and CDC, through which these therapeutic Abs destroy tumor cells. These mechanisms would appear to be of particular importance in severely immunocompromised patients with advanced neoplastic disease, since immune cell-mediated killing of tumor cells through ADCC and CDC is substantially limited in these individuals.
Glatiramer Acetate Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: An Immunological Perspective
Authors: Racke Michael K. , Lovett-Racke Amy E. 
Published: February 2011

Abstract
Glatiramer acetate (GA) has been used as an immunomodulatory agent for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States since 1996. It is currently one of two first-line agents for use in the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. GA was the first agent to be used in the treatment of MS that was developed using the animal model of MS called experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. In this commentary, we examine the development of GA as a treatment for MS and discuss its mechanism of action as suggested by recent studies using modern immunologic methods.
The Use of Patient Navigators to Improve Cancer Care for Hispanic Patients
Authors: Robie Loreley , Alexandru Daniela , Bota Daniela A 
Published: February 2011

Background Although the United States is one of the countries at the leading edge of medical breakthroughs and treatments, there are great disparities in the access to care among different socioeconomic strata. One of the most striking discrepancies regarding access to care is found among the ranks of the Hispanic population, which is the fastest growing minority in the United States, but for which cancer is the third leading cause of death. It is clear that better and timely treatment for cancer patients belonging to this minority is needed. Patient navigators can be an important tool to improve access to care of patients belonging to this minority group. Methods Through a systemic search, we identified seven articles that employed patient navigators for Hispanic cancer patients. The identified studies addressed very limited pathology, three studying breast and four colon cancer patients. Conclusions The presence of patient navigation can be an effective to remove impediments that limit the access to care in minority populations and can improve outcomes in Hispanic patients suffering from cancer. Further research to evaluate the cost of patient navigation in relationship to the added benefit early diagnosis, continued follow up and treatment is needed.
Lattice Boltzmann Simulations of Water Transport from the Gas Diffusion Layer to the Gas Channel in PEFC
Authors: Moriyama Koji , Inamuro Takaji 
Published: February 2011

AbstractWater management is a key to ensuring high performance and durability of polymer electrolyte fuel cell (PEFC), and it is important to understand the behavior of liquid water in PEFC. In this study, the two-phase lattice Boltzmann method is applied to the simulations of water discharge from gas diffusion layers (GDL) to gas channels. The GDL is porous media composed of carbon fibers with hydrophobic treatment, and the gas channels are hydrophilic micro-scale ducts. In the simulations, arbitrarily generated porous materials are used as the structures of the GDL. We investigate the effects of solid surface wettabilities on water distribution in the gas channels and the GDL. Moreover, the results of X-ray computed tomography images in the operating PEFC are compared with the numerical simulations, and the mechanism of the water transport in PEFC is considered.
A Discrete Flux Scheme for Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic Flows
Authors: Fu S. C. , So R. M. C. , Leung W. W. F. 
Published: February 2011

AbstractThe objective of this paper is to seek an alternative to the numerical simulation of the Navier-Stokes equations by a method similar to solving the BGK-type modeled lattice Boltzmann equation. The proposed method is valid for both gas and liquid flows. A discrete flux scheme (DFS) is used to derive the governing equations for two distribution functions; one for mass and another for thermal energy. These equations are derived by considering an infinitesimally small control volume with a velocity lattice representation for the distribution functions. The zero-order moment equation of the mass distribution function is used to recover the continuity equation, while the first-order moment equation recovers the linear momentum equation. The recovered equations are correct to the first order of the Knudsen number(Kn);thus, satisfying the continuum assumption. Similarly, the zero-order moment equation of the thermal energy distribution function is used to recover the thermal energy equation. For aerodynamic flows, it is shown that the finite difference solution of the DFS is equivalent to solving the lattice Boltzmann equation (LBE) with a BGK-type model and a specified equation of state. Thus formulated, the DFS can be used to simulate a variety of aerodynamic and hydrodynamic flows. Examples of classical aeroacoustics, compressible flow with shocks, incompressible isothermal and non-isothermal Couette flows, stratified flow in a cavity, and double diffusive flow inside a rectangle are used to demonstrate the validity and extent of the DFS. Very good to excellent agreement with known analytical and/or numerical solutions is obtained; thus lending evidence to the DFS approach as an alternative to solving the Navier-Stokes equations for fluid flow simulations.
Surface growth of geotrichum candidum: effect of the environmental factors on its dynamics
Authors: Hudecová Anna , Valí­k Ľubomí­r , Liptáková Denisa 
Published: February 2011

The growth dynamics of Geotrichum candidum was studied on the surface of the skim milk agar with respect to the temperature, pH and water activity/NaCl content. At pH ranging from 5.0 to 7.0, the fungus growth rates were similar, whereas the temperature and water activity represented by salt addition in concentration of 3 % influenced the growth significantly. The effect of incubation temperature on the surface growth rate was modelled with G-Twmodel. Designed model proved to be good predictor of fungus growth at used environmental conditions. As the filamentous fungus under study is commonly present on the surface of various cheeses, the quantitative data found in this work can provide useful information closely related to real fungus growth, e.g. calculation of time required for G. candidum to reach visible 3 mm colony. The predictions showed that, for example at 0 % NaCl content, such colonies were grown for 52.2, 30.7, 18.4, 14.4, 13.9 hat temperatures of 10, 14, 19, 23, 27 °C, respectively.
Effect of nickel and zinc peroral administration on meat quality of rabbits
Authors: Kalafova Anna , Kováčik Jaroslav , Massányi Peter , Lukáčik Norbert , Jurčí­k Rastislav , Schneidgenová Monika 
Published: February 2011

The aim of our study was to determine the effect of single nickel administration as well as co–administration with zinc on meat quality parameters. In the experiment 45 [25 female (5 per group) and 20 male (4 per group)] rabbits of broiler line Californian were involved. Animals were divided to five groups: K (n=9) – control; P1 (n=9) – received 17.5 g NiCl2.100 kg-1 feeding dose (FD); P2 (n=9) – received 35 g NiCl2.100 kg-1 FD; P3 (n = 9) – received 17.5 g NiCl2.100 kg-1FD and 30 g ZnCl2.100 kg-1 FD and finally groups P4 (n = 9) – received 35 g NiCl2.100 kg-1 FD and 30 g ZnCl2.100 kg-1 FD. Animals were fed ad libitum using KKV1 feeding mixture with or without nickel and zinc addition for 90 days. Meat quality was analyzed from a sample of musculus biceps femoris for the content of water in muscle, content of proteins, fat, energy, electric conductivity, pH, colour and content of bounded water. The value of pH was detected by injection analysis. The content of water, proteins and fat was analyzed using Infratech 1265 Meat Analyzer. Meat colour was detected by spectrophotometer (Specol 11) and the meat ability to bind water by pressure method. In meat quality any significant differences were found among all groups.