gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
DNA Origami Nanopores (2011)

We demonstrate the assembly of functional hybrid nanopores for single molecule sensing by inserting DNA origami structures into solid-state nanopores. In our experiments, single artificial nanopores based on DNA origami are repeatedly inserted in and ejected from solid-state nanopores with diameters around 15 nm. We show that these hybrid nanopores can be employed for the detection of λ-DNA molecules. Our approach paves the way for future development of adaptable single-molecule nanopore sensors based on the combination of solid-state nanopores and DNA self-assembly.
VF-TLP systems using TDT and TDRT for kelvin wafer measurements and package level testing (2004)

Very fast transmission line pulse (VF-TLP) systems described in the literature are time domain reflection (VF-TDR) configurations. Using other TLP configurations, VF-TLP systems can provide new capabilities. A wafer level Kelvin probe system was derived from VF-time domain transmission (VF-TDT). A test fixture board (TFB) using VF-time domain reflection and transmission (VF-TDRT) enables VF-TLP package level testing.
Liposomal oxaliplatin in the treatment of advanced cancer: a phase I study. (2006)

The most common toxicity was peripheral neuropathy at the 300 and 350 mg/m2 dose levels. Lipoxal was well-tolerated and greatly reduced all the other side-effects of oxaliplatin, especially myelotoxicity and gastrointestinal tract toxicities. These preliminary results showed adequate effectiveness in pretreated patients.
A TnphoA insertion within the Bradyrhizobium japonicum sipS gene, homologous to prokaryotic signal peptidases, results in extensive changes in the expression of PBM‐specific nodulins of infected soybean (Glycine max) cells (1995)

Bradyrhizobium japonicum mutant 132 was obtained by random TnphoA mutagenesis of strain 110spc4. A 6.5 kb BamHI kanamycin-resistance-coding DNA fragment of mutant 132 was used as a hybridization probe to clone the corresponding wild-type fragment. DNA sequence analysis of a 3213 bp BamHI-ClaI fragment revealed that three open reading frames (ORFs) were encoded in the same orientation. Based on sequence similarities to other proteins in the database, the second ORF was called sipS (signal peptidase). The TnphoA insertion in mutant 132 was found to be in frame near the 3' end of sipS. The resulting SipS-PhoA hybrid polypeptide was shown to be expressed in free-living B. japonicum and in Escherichia coli cultures. An immunoblot analysis with a polyclonal antibody directed against the alkaline phosphatase revealed the appearance of a weak signal of a 70 kDa polypeptide both in B. japonicum and in E. coli, in agreement with the calculated size of the hybrid polypeptide. A much stronger 52 kDa band was also detected. Mutant 132 was specifically disturbed in the interaction with soybean (Glycine max) when the bacteria were released from the infection threads. The bacteroids were not stably maintained within the symbiosome. Numerous vesicles were found in the plant cytosol, which finally resulted in the formation of large vacuoles within the infected nodule cells. Immunohistochemical analyses with antibodies directed against nodulins of the peribacteroid membrane indicated a lower expression of these proteins. The mutant phenotype was genetically complemented by a 4.4 kb BamHI fragment including sipS. Subfragments thereof also complemented a temperature-sensitive E. coli lepB mutant, demonstrating that the B. japonicum fragment was functionally replacing Lepts in E. coli. Genetic studies suggested that the three genes are organized in one common operon which is expressed from a promoter upstream of the sequenced region. Inactivation of the gene downstream of sipS did not result in a detectable phenotype.
Intravenous lignocaine in the management of primary fibromyalgia syndrome. (1995)

Ten patients with primary fibromyalgia syndrome were treated with intravenous infusions of lignocaine on a daily basis for six days. This treatment produced a clinically useful improvement in pain relief and mood scores at the time of discharge on day seven and at follow-up on day thirty.
Short-term and Long-term Effects of Violent Media on Aggression in Children and Adults (2006)

The results are consistent with the theory that short-term effects are mostly due to the priming of existing well-encoded scripts, schemas, or beliefs, which adults have had more time to encode. In contrast, long-term effects require the learning (encoding) of scripts, schemas, or beliefs. Children can encode new scripts, schemas, and beliefs via observational learning with less interference and effort than adults.
Acupuncture and Addiction Treatment (1996)

Acupuncture has been advocated as a safe effective treatment for addictive diseases. This review highlights clinical trials using acupuncture in drug treatment. Clinical trials selected were those conducted for efficacy of acupuncture treatment with opiate, alcohol, cocaine and nicotine dependence.
Topical Application of the Synthetic Triterpenoid RTA 408 Protects Mice from Radiation-Induced Dermatitis (2014)

Free radicals produced during cancer radiotherapy often leads to dermatitis, with the insult ranging from mild erythema to moist desquamation and ulceration. This toxicity can be dose limiting and promote chronic complications, such as fibrosis and wound recurrence. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if RTA 408, a synthetic triterpenoid that potently activates the antioxidative transcription factor Nrf2 and inhibits the proinflammatory transcription factor nuclear factor-kappa b (NF-κB), could protect skin from radiation-induced dermatitis. Mice were irradiated (10 Gy/day) on days 0-2 and 5-7, and RTA 408 (0.01%, 0.1% and 1.0%) was topically applied once daily starting on day 5 or up to day 40. Dermatitis severity was evaluated using a scale ranging from 0 (normal) to 5 (frank ulceration), as well as histologically. The mRNA expression of Nrf2 and NF-κB target genes in skin was also evaluated. RTA 408 (0.01%, 0.1% and 1.0%) reduced the percentage of animal-days with scores ≥2 by 11%, 31% and 55% and scores ≥3 by 16%, 60% and 80%, respectively. Dose-dependent improvements in the appearance of skin were also manifestly visible, with RTA 408 at 1.0% eliciting a normal macroscopic appearance by the end of the treatment period on day 40, including substantial hair regrowth. Moreover, 1.0% RTA 408 markedly reduced epidermal and collagen thickening, prevented dermal necrosis and completely alleviated skin ulcers. These improvements were associated with significant increases in Nrf2 target genes and significant decreases in NF-κB target genes. Together, these data indicate that RTA 408 represents a potentially promising new therapy for the treatment of radiation-induced dermatitis.
Effects of cytochalasin B in culture and in vivo on murine Madison 109 lung carcinoma and on B16 melanoma. (1990)

Cytochalasin B (CB), at 100 or at 10 mg/kg single dose s.c. in carboxymethyl-cellulose (2%)/Tween-20 (1%) 24 h after s.c. challenge of B6D2F1 mice with trocar implants of B16F10 tumor s.c., delayed the appearance of measurable tumor nodules by 157 and 93%, respectively, and extended host survival by 65 and 26%. Tumor growth was also delayed when CB treatment was given 1 day after the appearance of palpable tumor nodules. By in vivo bioassay, in vitro cloning, and dye exclusion measurements, solid tumor nodules treated in vivo with CB at either 100 or 10 mg/kg showed the same viability and tumorigenicity as did vehicle-treated nodules 4 and 6 days after drug treatment, at which time growth inhibition was still apparent. This indicates that growth inhibition by CB is not dependent on a gross cytotoxic effect. CD2F1 mice challenged s.c. with Madison 109 lung carcinoma cells and treated with CB s.c. at 100 or 150 mg/kg 24 h later showed a 66% delay in the median day of tumor nodule appearance. When administered under these conditions or at the time of nodule appearance. CB markedly inhibited the rate of tumor growth, prevented tumor invasion at day 23, extended life span by 23%, and significantly inhibited spontaneous lung metastases measured 28 days after tumor challenge. Maximum tolerated doses of CB administered i.p., s.c., or i.v. in suspension or in solution are defined. These results delineate the conditions under which CB can be tested for in vivo biological activities and establish that this microfilament-active natural product in a single-agent protocol inhibits local tumor growth and extends survival in B16F10 melanoma and Madison 109 lung carcinoma, and, in the latter model, inhibits invasion and spontaneous lung metastases by mechanisms that do not appear to depend on cytotoxicity. This work on formulation, tolerated doses in vivo, and localized peritumoral effects of CB now permits evaluation of systemic antitumor effects of cytochalasin B as a single agent. It also permits chemotherapy studies using CB as a potential amplifier of the activity of other antitumor agents in vivo.
Crystal Structure of West Nile Virus Envelope Glycoprotein Reveals Viral Surface Epitopes (2006)

West Nile virus, a member of the Flavivirus genus, causes fever that can progress to life-threatening encephalitis. The major envelope glycoprotein, E, of these viruses mediates viral attachment and entry by membrane fusion. We have determined the crystal structure of a soluble fragment of West Nile virus E. The structure adopts the same overall fold as that of the E proteins from dengue and tick-borne encephalitis viruses. The conformation of domain II is different from that in other prefusion E structures, however, and resembles the conformation of domain II in postfusion E structures. The epitopes of neutralizing West Nile virus-specific antibodies map to a region of domain III that is exposed on the viral surface and has been implicated in receptor binding. In contrast, we show that certain recombinant therapeutic antibodies, which cross-neutralize West Nile and dengue viruses, bind a peptide from domain I that is exposed only during the membrane fusion transition. By revealing the details of the molecular landscape of the West Nile virus surface, our structure will assist the design of antiviral vaccines and therapeutics.
Alefacept for Severe Alopecia Areata (2009)

Participants receiving alefacept for 12 consecutive weeks demonstrated no statistically significant improvement in AA when compared with a well-matched placebo-receiving group (P = .70). Conclusion Alefacept is ineffective for the treatment of severe AA.
Memory Dysfunction (2005)

This practical review for clinicians explains that memory dysfunction is now understood in terms of four systems: episodic memory, semantic memory, procedural memory, and working memory. Separate anatomical areas of the brain are responsible for each memory system. This overview of memory should help nonspecialists in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with various types of memory dysfunction.
The Amino Acid Composition of Major Ampullate Gland Silk (Dragline) of Nephila Clavipes (Araneae, Tetragnathidae) (1990)

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Sensitivity of calcium binding in cerebral tissue to weak environmental electric fields oscillating at low frequency. (1976)

Weak sinusoidal electric fields modify the calcium efflux from freshly isolated chick and cat cerebral tissues bathed in Ringer's solution, at 36 degrees. Following incubation (30 min) with radioactive calcium (45Ca2+), each sample, immersed in fresh solution, was exposed for 20 min to fields at 1, 6, 16, 32, or 75 Hz, with electric gradients of 5, 10, 56, and 100 V/m in air. 45Ca2+ efflux in the solution was then measured in 0.2 ml aliquots and compared with efflux from unexposed control samples. Field exposures resulted in a general trend toward a reduction in the release of the preincubated 45Ca2+. Both frequency and amplitude sensitivities were observed. Maximum decreases occurred at 6 and 16 Hz (12-15%). Thresholds were around 10 and 56 V/m for chick and cat tissues, respectively. Similar but nonsignificant trends occurred during other field exposures. All results were statistically compared with matched samples of controls. Tissue gradients could not be measured, but estimates were of the order of 0.1 muV/cm. The susceptibility of the electrochemical equilibrium in the neuronal membrane to small extracellular perturbations is discussed and a possible role for weak intrinsic cerebral fields in neuronal excitability is suggested.
Dual-Frequency Laser at 1.5 $\mu$m for Optical Distribution and Generation of High-Purity Microwave Signals (2008)

We describe the stabilization of the beatnote of an Er,Yb:glass dual-frequency laser at 1.5 mum with and without an external microwave reference. In the first case, a classical optical phase-locked loop (OPLL) is used, and absolute phase noise levels as low as -117 dBrad <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> /Hz at 10 kHz from the carrier are reported. In the second case one or two fiber-optic delay lines are used to lock the frequency of the beatnote. Absolute phase noise levels as low as -107 dBrad <sup xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">2</sup> /Hz at 10 kHz from the carrier are measured, fairly independant of the beatnote frequency varying from 2 to 6 GHz. An analysis of the phase noise level limitation is presented in the linear servo-loop theory framework. The expected phase noise level calculated from the measurement of the different noise sources fits well with the predictions.
Pearls and pitfalls: Electrophysiology for primary headaches (2013)

Electrophysiology is complementary to functional neuroimaging and will undoubtedly remain an important tool in headache research. One of its upcoming applications is to help select neurostimulation techniques and protocols that correct best the functional abnormalities detectable in certain headache disorders.
Immune stimulatory properties of metalloporphyrins. (1989)

A possible approach to the immunotherapy of tumors is to stimulate either specific or nonspecific immune responses in vivo. We recently found that provision of a mitogenic signal to PBMC, by incubation with the oxidizing mitogens, enhanced the effect of IL-2 in generating cytolytic activity. We therefore searched for a mitogen that might safely be administered to patients. The present study is an investigation of the mitogenic properties of iron and tin (Sn)-protoporphyrin and their capacity to induce cytotoxicity in human PBMC. These agents have been administered to humans with little toxicity. Both iron- (hemin) and Sn-protoporphyrin induce mitogenicity in peripheral T cells. This effect is markedly enhanced by low concentrations of IL-2. Hemin and Sn-protoporphyrin, in combination with IL-2, increase IL-2R on PBMC. Hemin alone, and to a greater extent in combination with IL-2, induces cytotoxicity for NK-sensitive and NK-resistant cell lines. Sn-protoporphyrin, a more potent mitogen than hemin, fails to induce cytotoxicity, and has a marked inhibitory effect on cytotoxicity induced by IL-2. Hemin and Sn-protoporphyrin stimulate TNF-alpha and IFN-gamma production by PBMC. IL-2 is synergistic with the metalloporphyrins in eliciting this effect. Metalloporphyrin-induced mitogenesis has a stringent requirement for macrophages. Scavengers of oxygen-free radicals and inhibitors of peroxidase inhibit mitogenicity induced by hemin but not that induced by Sn-protoporphyrin. Hence, an oxidative event may mediate the mitogenic effect of hemin. Our results indicate that hemin is an immunostimulatory agent in vitro and the data warrant further evaluation of its in vivo immunostimulatory and antitumor effect.
Involvement of agouti-related protein, an endogenous antagonist of hypothalamic melanocortin receptor, in leptin action. (1999)

To understand the role of agouti-related protein (AGRP), an endogenous antagonist of hypothalamic melanocortin receptor, in leptin action, we produced a full-length recombinant AGRP and examined its effect on the satiety effect of leptin. We also studied leptin's regulation of hypothalamic AGRP mRNA expression. A single intracerebroventricular (i.c.v.) injection of AGRP significantly increased cumulative food intake and body weight in a dose-dependent manner in rats. The leptin-induced inhibition of food intake and body weight was reversed by co-injection of AGRP in a dose-dependent manner. Hypothalamic AGRP mRNA expression was upregulated in leptin-deficient ob/ob mice and leptin receptor-deficient db/db mice and downregulated in lethal yellow agouti mice (KKAy mice) with hyperleptinemia. A single i.c.v. injection of leptin reversed the increased AGRP mRNA levels in ob/ob mice but not in db/db mice. In control mice and KKAy mice, AGRP mRNA expression was upregulated during fasting, when plasma leptin concentrations were decreased. No significant increase in AGRP mRNA expression was noted during fasting in control mice and KKAy mice treated with leptin. This study provides the first direct evidence that AGRP is a negative regulator of leptin action, and leptin downregulates hypothalamic AGRP production. Because leptin is shown to increase hypothalamic alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) production, our data suggest that its action via the hypothalamic melanocortin system is determined by the balance between the levels of its agonist and antagonist, alpha-MSH and AGRP.
Acute Gastrointestinal Graft-vs-Host Disease Is Associated With Increased Enteric Bacterial Bloodstream Infection Density in Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients (2015)

Our results support the theory that aG-GVHD predisposes pediatric AlloHCT recipients to EB-BSI. Prophylactic agents such as probiotics should be studied prospectively in patients with aG-GVHD.
Effects of treatment type on vertebral heart size in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease. (2007)

The effect of treatment protocols including either pimobendan or ramipril on vertebral heart size (VHS) in dogs with class II-III (Scandinavian-modified NYHA system) congestive heart failure (CHF) due to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) was assessed. Radiographs from 42 dogs were analysed with 21 randomized to pimobendan and 21 to ramipril. VHS was measured prior to treatment at inclusion (Month 0) and at Months 1, 3, and 6. The least square means for the individual treatment groups showed that, for the pimobendan group, a reduction in VHS at Months 1 and 3 of treatment was observed with an increase at Month 6. In the ramipril group, an increase in VHS occurred at Months 1, 3, and 6. A difference in the treatment group least square means was demonstrable after 1 month of treatment and persisted for the remainder of the study period. Treatment with pimobendan led to lower VHS than treatment with ramipril. The clinical relevance of the changes observed in this study is as yet unclear and needs further investigation. However, it can be speculated that a reduction in VHS is a positive outcome and pimobendan would appear to be more beneficial than ramipril in this respect.
ChemInform Abstract: Nonpeptide Somatostatin Agonists with sst4 Selectivity: Synthesis and Structure—Activity Relationships of Thioureas. (1999)

Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals. To access a ChemInform Abstract of an article which was published elsewhere, please select a “Full Text” option. The original article is trackable via the “References” option.
Lysophosphatidic acid stimulates tyrosine phosphorylation of focal adhesion kinase, paxillin, and p130. Signaling pathways and cross-talk with platelet-derived growth factor. (1994)

Addition of 1-oleoyl-lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) induces tyrosine phosphorylation of multiple substrates in Swiss 3T3 cells including bands of M(r) 110,000-130,000 and M(r) 70,000-80,000. An increase in tyrosine phosphorylation of the M(r) 110,000-130,000 cluster of bands was detected as soon as 30 s after LPA stimulation reaching a maximum within 1 min. LPA stimulated tyrosine phosphorylation of all bands in a concentration-dependent fashion; a half-maximal effect occurred at 30 nM. Immunoprecipitation of lysates of LPA-treated cells with monoclonal antibodies that specifically recognize focal adhesion kinase (p125FAK), paxillin, and p130 revealed that these proteins are prominent substrates for LPA-stimulated tyrosine phosphorylation. Down-regulation of protein kinase C (PKC) by prolonged pretreatment with phorbol 12,13-dibutyrate, selective inhibition of PKC by GF109203X, or depletion of the intracellular Ca2+ pool by thapsigargin had no effect on LPA-stimulated tyrosine phosphorylation. Thus, protein tyrosine phosphorylation by LPA is largely independent of either the PKC or Ca2+ pathways. In contrast, pretreatment of the cells with cytochalasin D, which selectively disrupts the network of the actin filaments, completely inhibited LPA-induced tyrosine phosphorylation. Furthermore, tyrosine phosphorylation of p125FAK induced by LPA was completely prevented when cells were stimulated in the presence of platelet-derived growth factor at a concentration (30 ng/ml) that causes disruption of actin stress fibers. This suggests that the integrity of the actin cytoskeleton is essential for LPA-induced tyrosine phosphorylation and reveals a novel cross-talk between LPA and platelet-derived growth factor on p125FAK tyrosine phosphorylation.
44.1: Volumetric Display using Scanned Fiber Array (2010)

Abstract In a new approach to 3‐D display, a novel beveled array of singlemode optical fibers, placed at an angle in front of a lens, generates a multifocal superimposed bundle of beams. When scanned biaxially, each beam generates a plane at a different optical viewing distance, forming a multilayer volumetric display.
A Case of Natural Concurrent Human Infection with Two Dengue Viruses (1985)

The first documented case of concurrent human infection with 2 dengue viruses is reported. Dengue 1 and 4 viruses were isolated from the serum of a 16-year-old male during the 1982 outbreak in Puerto Rico. The illness was mild and does not support the hypothesis that double infection with dengue viruses leads to more severe hemorrhagic disease.
Dissociation of unintegrated viral DNA accumulation from single-cell lysis induced by human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (1992)

Acute cytopathic retroviral infections are accompanied by the accumulation, due to superinfection, of large amounts of unintegrated viral DNA in the cells. The cytopathic effects of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection are specific for cells that express the CD4 viral receptor and consist of syncytium formation and single-cell lysis. Here we investigated the relationship between superinfection and single-cell lysis by HIV-1. Antiviral agents were added to C8166 or Jurkat lymphocytes after HIV-1 infection had occurred. Treatment with azidothymidine or a neutralizing anti-gp120 monoclonal antibody reduced or eliminated, respectively, the formation of unintegrated viral DNA but did not inhibit single-cell killing. Furthermore, in the infected Jurkat cells, the levels of unintegrated viral DNA peaked several days before significant single-cell lysis was observed. Essentially complete superinfection resistance was established before the occurrence of single-cell killing. These results demonstrate that single-cell lysis by HIV-1 can be dissociated from superinfection and unintegrated viral DNA accumulation. These results also indicate that single-cell killing may involve envelope glycoprotein-receptor interactions not accessible to the exterior of the cell.