bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bisphenol A facilitates bypass of androgen ablation therapy in prostate cancer
Authors: Wetherill Yelena B. , Hess-Wilson Janet K. , Comstock Clay E.S. , Shah Supriya A. , Buncher C. Ralph , Sallans Larry , Limbach Patrick A. , Schwemberger Sandy , Babcock George F. , Knudsen Karen E. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractProstatic adenocarcinomas depend on androgen for growth and survival. First line treatment of disseminated disease exploits this dependence by specifically targeting androgen receptor function. Clinical evidence has shown that androgen receptor is reactivated in recurrent tumors despite the continuance of androgen deprivation therapy. Several factors have been shown to restore androgen receptor activity under these conditions, including somatic mutation of the androgen receptor ligand-binding domain. We have shown previously that select tumor-derived mutants of the androgen receptor are receptive to activation by bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting compound that is leached from polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins into the human food supply. Moreover, we have shown that BPA can promote cell cycle progression in cultured prostate cancer cells under conditions of androgen deprivation. Here, we challenged the effect of BPA on the therapeutic response in a xenograft model system of prostate cancer containing the endogenous BPA-responsive AR-T877A mutant protein. We show that after androgen deprivation, BPA enhanced both cellular proliferation rates and tumor growth. These effects were mediated, at least in part, through androgen receptor activity, as prostate-specific antigen levels rose with accelerated kinetics in BPA-exposed animals. Thus, at levels relevant to human exposure, BPA can modulate tumor cell growth and advance biochemical recurrence in tumors expressing the AR-T877A mutation. [Mol Cancer Ther 2006;5(12):3181–90]
Chemosensitization of carcinoma cells using epithelial cell adhesion molecule–targeted liposomal antisense against bcl-2/bcl-xL
Authors: Hussain Sajid , Plückthun Andreas , Allen Theresa M. , Zangemeister-Wittke Uwe 
Published: December 2006

AbstractNanoscale drug delivery systems, such as sterically stabilized immunoliposomes binding to internalizing tumor-associated antigens, can increase therapeutic efficacy and reduce toxicity to normal tissues compared with nontargeted liposomes. The epithelial cell adhesion molecule (EpCAM) is of interest as a ligand for targeted drug delivery because it is abundantly expressed in solid tumors but shows limited distribution in normal tissues. To generate EpCAM-specific immunoliposomes for targeted cancer therapy, the humanized single-chain Fv antibody fragment 4D5MOCB was covalently linked to the exterior of coated cationic liposomes. As anticancer agent, we encapsulated the previously described antisense oligonucleotide 4625 specific for both bcl-2 and bcl-xL. The EpCAM-targeted immunoliposomes (SIL25) showed specific binding to EpCAM-overexpressing tumor cells, with a 10- to 20-fold increase in binding compared with nontargeted control liposomes. No enhanced binding was observed on EpCAM-negative control cells. On cell binding, SIL25 was efficiently internalized by receptor-mediated endocytosis, ultimately leading to down-regulation of both bcl-2 and bcl-xL expression on both the mRNA and protein level, which resulted in enhanced tumor cell apoptosis. In combination experiments, the use of SIL25 led to a 2- to 5-fold sensitization of EpCAM-positive tumor cells of diverse origin to death induction by doxorubicin. Our data show the promise of EpCAM-specific drug delivery systems, such as antisense-loaded immunoliposomes, for targeted cancer therapy. [Mol Cancer Ther 2006;5(12):3170–80]
Tautomycetin inhibits growth of colorectal cancer cells through p21cip/WAF1 induction via the extracellular signal–regulated kinase pathway
Authors: Lee Joon-Hee , Lee Jung-Soo , Kim Sung-Eun , Moon Byoung-San , Kim Yong-Chul , Lee Seung-Kyou , Lee Sang-Kyou , Choi Kang-Yell 
Published: December 2006

Abstract
Tautomycetin is an antifungal antibiotic retaining potent immunosuppressive function. We have identified the roles of tautomycetin on cellular proliferation and transformation of colorectal cancer cells. The proliferation and anchorage-independent growth of HCT-15, HT-29, and DLD-1 colorectal cancer cells were efficiently inhibited without induction of apoptosis by 150 nmol tautomycetin. These growth inhibitory effects were dependent on p21Cip/WAF induction via the extracellular signal–regulated kinase pathway, and the tautomycetin effects were abolished in HCT-116 colon cells and eight other types of cells that did not induce p21Cip/WAF by 150 nmol tautomycetin. The crucial role of p21Cip/WAF1 in the extracellular signal–regulated kinase pathway–dependent antiproliferative responses by tautomycetin was confirmed by using p21Cip/WAF1 gene–deleted HCT-116 cells. The growth inhibitory effect of tautomycetin was acquired by regulation of Raf-1 activity through inhibition of protein phosphatase type 1 and protein phosphatase type 2A with high preference toward protein phosphatase type 1. Tautomycetin could be a potential drug for colorectal cancer. [Mol Cancer Ther 2006;5(12):3222–31]
Topoisomerase II and tubulin inhibitors both induce the formation of apoptotic topoisomerase I cleavage complexes
Authors: Sordet Olivier , Goldman Abby , Pommier Yves 
Published: December 2006

Abstract
Topoisomerase I (Top1) is a ubiquitous enzyme that removes DNA supercoiling generated during transcription and replication. Top1 can be trapped on DNA as cleavage complexes by the anticancer drugs referred to as Top1 inhibitors as well as by alterations of the DNA structure. We reported recently that Top1 cleavage complexes (Top1cc) are trapped during apoptosis induced by arsenic trioxide and staurosporine. In the present study, we generalize the occurrence of apoptotic Top1cc in response to anticancer drugs, which by themselves do not directly interact with Top1: the topoisomerase II inhibitors etoposide, doxorubicin, and amsacrine, and the tubulin inhibitors vinblastine and Taxol. In all cases, the Top1cc form in the early phase of apoptosis and persist throughout the apoptotic process. Their formation is prevented by the caspase inhibitor benzyloxycarbonyl-Val-Ala-dl-Asp(OMe)-fluoromethylketone and the antioxidant N-acetyl-l-cysteine. We propose that the trapping of Top1cc is a general process of programmed cell death, which is caused by alterations of the DNA structure (oxidized bases and strand breaks) induced by caspases and reactive oxygen species. [Mol Cancer Ther 2006;5(12):3139–44]
Specific surface area and pore structure of allophanic soil clays
Authors: Paterson E. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractLow temperature nitrogen adsorption has been used to study the external and internal structure of a number of allophanic soil clays. The results indicate that allophane, in addition to having pores in the intermediate size range (2–10 nm radius), contains micropores of < 1 nm radius. The occurrence of hitherto unreported micropores in allophanic clays has necessitated re-evaluation of the validity of specific surface area measurements.
Possible structure of halloysite disks and cylinders observed in some New Zealand rhyolitic tephras
Authors: Kirkman J. H. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractThe < 1·0 µm fractions of three rhyolitic tephras are shown to contain multifaceted squat cylinders of halloysite at various stages of development. The < 1·0 µm fraction of one of the tephras, the Pahoia Tuff, is composed mainly of large well-ordered squat cylinders, together with amorphous silica flakes, and novel disk-shaped particles of halloysite. The disks always occur sandwiched between silica flakes. A spiral structure is proposed for the disks. The squat cylinders are interpreted as having formed by a similar spiral mechanism to that of the disks, but without the constraining influence of silica flakes.
Nitrogen adsorption on synthetic akaganeite and its structural implications
Authors: Paterson E. , Tait J. M. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractComparison of the adsorptive properties of two samples of akaganéite prepared by different methods shows that a structural scheme based upon solid rods is much more likely than a previously proposed scheme involving tubes. Specific surface areas, qualitative and quantitative assessments of porosity' and electron micrographs strongly support this structure.
Etude de la repartition des cations interfoliaires dans les phlogopites alterees-(Na, Ca) et (Na, K)
Authors: Gaultier J.-P. 
Published: December 2006

ResumeLes propriétés d'hydratation de phlogopites altérées-(Na,Ca) et -(Na,K) sont étudiées á l'aide des techniques de diffraction des rayons X. La comparaison du diagramme calculé d'après un modèle mathématique au diagramme expérimental permet de mettre en évidence un phénomène de démixtion des cations dans les espaces interfoliaires. Cette ségrégation est plus importante dans le cas des échantillons -(Na,K) que dans celui des échantillons -(Na,Ca). Une analyse quantitative du phénomène montre l'existence d'une ou de deux phases cristallines distinctes selon les teneurs en calcium ou en potassium. Les proportions relatives de ces deux phases ainsi que la composition de leurs espaces interfoliaires ont été déterminées. Un mécanisme élémentaire est proposé; il explique la présence et la composition de ces différentes phases.
Estimation of iron oxides in soil clays by profile refinement combined with differential X-ray diffraction
Authors: Brown G. , Wood I. G. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractA procedure is described for the quantitative estimation of hematite, goethite and lepidocrocite in soil clays by differential X-ray diffraction combined with profile refinement. The method has been applied to clays from 12 palaeosol horizons from south-east England. Samples containing as little as 1% dithionite-extractable iron can be analysed in this way. The hematite: goethite ratio is determined to within ±3% for soil clays having ∼2.5% of each oxide and to within 10% in less favourable cases. The concentration of oxides in the soil determined solely from X-ray diffraction and from a combined chemical analysis/X-ray method are in good agreement. In addition to improving the accuracy and extending the range of iron-oxide concentrations over which analysis can be carried out, the method may, in principle, be used to provide information about the cell parameters and line profiles of each component present.
Differential behaviour of Fe(III)- and Cu(II)-montmorillonite with aniline: I. Suspensions with constant solid: liquid ratio
Authors: Moreale A. , Cloos P. , Badot C. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractAniline, adsorbed from aqueous solution in 1% (w/v) clay suspensions, forms coloured complexes and polymerizes on Fe(III)- and Cu(II)-montmorillonite. As evidenced by the adsorption isotherms, and the coloration and spectroscopic (IR, ESR) characteristics of the organo-clay associations formed, the conditions under which these reactions take place and the mechanisms involved differ according to the exchange cation. Fe(III) interacts with the π electrons of the aromatic ring to give rise to radical cations or so-called type II complexes, provided the aniline concentration does not exceed 500 p.p.m. With Cu(II). an aniline concentration above 500 p.p.m. is required and the reaction occurs at the amine group, proceeding through coordination followed by free-radical formation.
Complementarite des rayons X et de la microscopie electronique pour la determination des diverses phases d'une argile zincifere
Authors: Riviere M. , Rautureau M. , Besson G. , Steinberg M. , Amouri M. 
Published: December 2006

ResumeLe remplissage des cavités karstiques de la région d'Ain Khamouda (Tunisie Centrale) est partiellement constitué d'une argile blanche. Son étude par diffraction X. ATD et analyse chimique traditionnelle montre qu'il s'agit d'un mélange d'halloysite prédominante et de smectite, renfermant plusieurs pourcents de ZnO. Une étude plus détaillée mettant en oeuvre un diffractométre à détecteur linéaire et à ambiance contrôlée, la microscopie électronique à transmission et la microscopie électronique à transmission en balayage (STEM) a permis de préciser les points suivants. En dehors de l'halloysite totalement dépouvue de zinc, il existe deux phases porteuses de ce métal: une sauconite et un hydroxyde de zinc à peu près amorphe. En outre, les faibles quantités (0.2%) de MgO contenues dans l'échantillon sont localisées à l'intérieur des tubes d'halloysite. De plus, ce minéral est présent sous la forme de deux phases, l'une hydratée, l'autre anhydre. Enfin, ces argiles renferment un peu d'argent sous la forme de microparticules de 3 à 10 nm de diamètre.
Diagenetic chlorite formation in some Mesozoic shales from the Sleipner area of the North Sea
Authors: Hurst A. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractDiagenetic chlorite is forming as a result of temperature-controlled burial diagenesis in shales from the Sleipner area of the North Sea. Accompanying chlorite diagenesis, kaolinite and illite-smectite decrease in abundance, and illite increases in abundance. These clay mineral transformations occur between 122–126°C at temperatures higher than normally expected for chlorite diagenesis. Kaolinite and ordered illite-smectite are largely unaffected by diagenesis below 100°C. It is proposed that chlorite diagenesis is thus delayed due to the absence of a source of ions resulting from smectite decomposition. Clay mineralogy is of no lithostratigraphic use in the Jurassic sediments of the Sleipner area. However, the zone of chlorite diagenesis is a reliable indicator of maximum burial temperature.
Chemical, sorptive and morphological properties of montmorillonite treated with ammonium bifluoride (NH4HF2) solutions
Authors: Fijal J. , Zyla M. , Tokarz M. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractThe fluorination of montmorillonite by aqueous ammonium bifluoride solution (NH4HF2) has been investigated by chemical, sorptive, porosimetric and electron microscopic methods. Changes in the chemical composition of the montmorillonite during the fluorination were compared both in the crystal surface and in the bulk sample. The accumulation of fluorine was distinctly zonal, being present mainly in the surface layers. The electron microscope studies showed that the 300–400 nm thick macrodomains in the initial montmorillonite were cracked into small microdomains 20–30 nm in thickness, this resulting from disruption in the continuity of the octahedral sheets. These distinct changes in morphology of the montmorillonite aggregates particularly influenced the porosity and sorptive properties.
L'alteration lateritique debutante des pyroxenites de Jacuba, Niquelandia, Bresil
Authors: Colin F. , Noack Y. , Trescases J. -J. , Nahon D. 
Published: December 2006

ResumeL'altération latéritique débutante des orthopyroxènes et clinopyroxènes de Niquelandia, Brésil, montre plusieurs stades. Le premier stade facultatif est la formation de produits ‘amorphes’ dont la composition chimique proche de celle des minéraux parentaux, montre déjà un enrichissement en nickel. Le deuxième stade est marqué par l'apparition de phyllosilicates dont la nature et la composition chimique varient selon le degré de porosité de la roche parentale. Cette porosité contrôle également la distribution du nickel dans les différents phyllosilicates, (saponite, talc, pimélite). Les pyroxènes ne contenant pas ou très peu de nickel, il est clair que le nickel qui s'accumule dans les produits de l'altération est totalement importé avec les eaux de percolation. L'origine de ce nickel est à rechercher plus haut dans les profils ou plus en amont dans la séquence, là où les dunites sont présentes.
Amphibole weathering in a glaucophane-schist (Île de Groix, Morbihan, France)
Authors: Proust D. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractThe weathering of two co-existing sodic (glaucophane) and calcic (actinolite) amphiboles in a glaucophane-schist was studied by optical microscopy. XRD and the electron microprobe. In the early stages of weathering, two trioctahedral expandable phases occur as internal weathering products in the amphiboles: a sodic saponite in the glaucophane and a calcic ‘hectorite’ in the actinolite. Further weathering leads to the replacement of the ‘hectorite’ by a calcic saponite in the actinolite, while the saponites formed in the weathered glaucophane exhibit progressive calcium enrichment in their interlayer sites. These observations demonstrate the influence of the primary mineral compositions on initial weathering products.
Retention duN-Paraoctylbenzenesulfonate de sodium par les argiles en presence d'electrolyte (KCl)
Authors: Siffert B. , Zundel J.-P. 
Published: December 2006

ResumeLe mécanisme de rètention de l'octylbenzènesulfonate de sodium (OBSNa) en milieu aqueux pur sur les argiles correspond essentiellement à une précipitation du sel de calcium (OBS)2Ca. L'adsorption, proprement dite, atteint à peine 2 à 3µEq/g d'argile. En présence de KCl, la part de l'adsorption devient plus importante à cause de l'augmentation de la solubilité du sulfonate de calcium. L'affinité des monomères du tensio-actif pour l'interface solide-liquide est accrue. On montre que l'adsorption varie avec les propriétés de l'argile, en particulier, avec le nombre et la nature de ses cations échangeables. L'équilibre d'adsorption dépend de l'état d'avancement des réactions d'échange entre les cations échangcables de l'argile, les cations apportés par l'électrolyte (KCl) et le monomère (Na+), et les cations adsorbés sur les micelles. II existe, pour chaque argile, une concentration limite en KCl, d'autant plus grande que la teneur en calcium de l'argile est élevée, et à partir de laquelle le tensio-actif ne précipite plus. La rétention se fait alors uniquement par adsorption. Suivant les conditions de pH, elle a lieu sur les cations échangeables de l'argile et les sites positifs à la périphérie des cristaux (kaolinite) ou seulement sur les cations échangeables (illite et chlorite). Dans les procédés de récupération assistée du pétrole, l'addition de chlorure de potassium au fluide de balayage permettra de réduire la précipitation du tensio actif. Même, si l'adsorption augmente, cet effet est souvent suffisant pour que, globalement, la rétention diminue.
Determination of layer-charge density of expandable 2:1 clay minerals in soils and loess sediments using the alkylammonium method
Authors: Rühlicke G. , Niederbudde E. A. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractThe alkylammonium adsorption method for the determination of layer-charge density was slightly modified and applied to mixtures of expandable clay minerals (i.e. predominantly 18 Å minerals after glycerol sorption) from two loess samples and two soils (Haplaquept and Aquentic Chromudert) having different K-adsorption properties. The layer-charge density of the so-called 18 Å minerals from these sediments and soil samples varied between −0·23 and −0·85 per formula unit, which suggested the presence of different amounts of vermiculite within the 18 Å minerals. The amounts of these vermiculites were related to K-fixing and K-buffering properties of the different samples. High-resolution electron micrographs of vermiculites saturated with tetradecylammonium exhibited a basal spacing of 25 Å. It was confirmed, that the alkylammonium ions in the interlayers of the vermiculites formed a paraffin-type structure. In the fine clay from the loess samples an interstratification of vermiculite and illitic layers was observed.
The porosity of deferrated montmorillonites: ethanol and methylbromide sorption
Authors: Stul M. S. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractComparative porosity studies based on nitrogen sorption isotherms were carried out on six freeze-dried Na-montmorillonites (Moosburg, Camp Berteau, Marnia, Greek Yellow, Greek White, Wyoming bentonite), untreated and deferrated with dithionite/citrate. Mesopore analysis was carried out using the ‘parallel-plate model’; for supermicropores the ‘MP’ method was used. Most of the surface area was located in the supermicropores (width 7–15 Å). Higher total surface areas of the deferrated clays resulted from a much higher supermicroporous surface area, while the mesopore surface was similar or smaller. The lower the charge density of a subfraction of deferrated Wyoming (Na-)bentonite, the lower the vapour pressure at which the interlamellar sorption of ethanol occurred. The results predict an expansion on contact with the first traces of ethanol at 298 K for a Na-smectite with a charge density ξ = 0·11 e/(Si,Al)4O10 unit. Compared with ethanol, methylbromide showed a weaker interaction with Na-smectite. At p/p0 = 0·4 only 18 % of the interlamellar zones of low-charged Laponite were penetrated; one third of the supermicropores of this smectite were not accessible to CH3Br.
Estimation de la composition chimique d'un phyllosilicate secondaire en equilibre avec une population homogene d'eaux
Authors: Aurousseau P. , Pages J. 
Published: December 2006

ResumeDeux questions sont abordées: (1) Une eau naturelle étant donnée, peut-on considérer qu'elle est en équilibre avec un minéral de formule connue? (2) Un ensemble homogène d'eaux naturelles étant donné, peut-on considérer que ces eaux sont en équilibre avec un minéral? Si oui, Peut-on proposer une estimation de la composition de ce mineral? Nous proposons une méthode pour répondre à chacune de ces deux questions. Cette methode est appliquée à l'estimation de minéraux argileux de formule générale SiaAlbMgcCadKeNafOn(OH)m. Les données utilisées sont des eaux de percolation, dans des colonnes de sols.
Etude de l'interaction eau-kaolinite par mesure des permittivites complexes
Authors: Giuntini J. C. , Jabobker A. , Zanchetta J. V. 
Published: December 2006

RésuméDans le cadre de l'étude de l'interaction eau-kaolinite, des mesures de conductivité (pertes diélectriques) et de permittivités réelles ont été entreprises à fréquence variable (103–107 Hz) et en fonction de la température (27–80°C). La conductivité croît avec la fréquence et la température de mesures. L'utilisation d'un modèle de conduction par déplacement de protons par sauts discrets entre sites localisés est applicable. La loi σ′(ω) ∼ Aωs est vérifiée. L'évolution du paramètre s en fonction de la pression de vapeur d'eau permet de déterminer le mécanisme d'établissement de la monocouche d'eau sur le solide. La permittivité réelle décroît avec la fréquence. C'est une fonction croissante de la pression de vapeur d'eau. Un calcul simple permet de retrouver la loi expérimentale relative à la permittivité ɛ′ ∼ exp(K√P).
Occurrence of a ferrous, trioctahedral smectite in Recent sediments of Atlantis II Deep, Red Sea
Authors: Badaut D. , Besson G. , Decarreau A. , Rautureau R. 
Published: December 2006

AbstractA trioctahedral, ferrous smectite has been located in the uppermost deposits of Atlantis II Deep, SW basin, Red Sea. This clay is very unstable when removed from its environment of formation and, for example, oxidizes during desiccation under laboratory conditions. Only X-ray transmission diffraction study of the mud itself demonstrates the trioctahedral character of the clay. Electron-optical investigation shows that oxidation within the octahedral sheet creates a juxtaposition of dioctahedral and trioctahedral sub-lattices in the same particle. Ferrous smectite authigenesis is located near the hydrothermal spring outlets of the Atlantis II Deep.