gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
Noninvasive fetal electrocardiogram extraction: blind separation versus adaptive noise cancellation (2001)

The problem of the fetal electrocardiogram (FECG) extraction from maternal skin electrode measurements can be modeled from the perspective of blind source separation (BSS). Since no comparison between BSS techniques and other signal processing methods has been made, we compare a BSS procedure based on higher-order statistics and Widrow's multireference adaptive noise cancelling approach. As a best-case scenario for this latter method, optimal Wiener-Hopf solutions are considered. Both procedures are applied to real multichannel ECG recordings obtained from a pregnant woman. The experimental outcomes demonstrate the more robust performance of the blind technique and, in turn, verify the validity of the BSS model in this important biomedical application.
GlnD Is Essential for NifA Activation, NtrB/NtrC-Regulated Gene Expression, and Posttranslational Regulation of Nitrogenase Activity in the Photosynthetic, Nitrogen-Fixing Bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum (2005)

GlnD is a bifunctional uridylyltransferase/uridylyl-removing enzyme and is thought to be the primary sensor of nitrogen status in the cell. It plays an important role in nitrogen assimilation and metabolism by reversibly regulating the modification of P(II) proteins, which in turn regulate a variety of other proteins. We report here the characterization of glnD mutants from the photosynthetic, nitrogen-fixing bacterium Rhodospirillum rubrum and the analysis of the roles of GlnD in the regulation of nitrogen fixation. Unlike glnD mutations in Azotobacter vinelandii and some other bacteria, glnD deletion mutations are not lethal in R. rubrum. Such mutants grew well in minimal medium with glutamate as the sole nitrogen source, although they grew slowly with ammonium as the sole nitrogen source (MN medium) and were unable to fix N(2). The slow growth in MN medium is apparently due to low glutamine synthetase activity, because a DeltaglnD strain with an altered glutamine synthetase that cannot be adenylylated can grow well in MN medium. Various mutation and complementation studies were used to show that the critical uridylyltransferase activity of GlnD is localized to the N-terminal region. Mutants with intermediate levels of uridylyltransferase activity are differentially defective in nif gene expression, the posttranslational regulation of nitrogenase, and NtrB/NtrC function, indicating the complexity of the physiological role of GlnD. These results have implications for the interpretation of results obtained with GlnD in many other organisms.
Histochemical investigation of acid mucosubstances in secondary amyloidosis (1968)

Sections of liver and spleen from six cases of secondary amyloidosis have been examined, by various improved histochemical methods, for acidic mucosubstances. The results indicate a complex in amyloid deposits of protein and sulphated mucopolysaccharides in which the principal substance is heparan sulphate with traces of chondroitin sulphates. Deposits also contain sialic acid. The results are compared with chemical analyses of the same tissues and isolated fibrils which confirm the presence of heparan sulphate, chondroitin sulphates, and a sialic acid containing protein.
Protection of T cells against infectivity and cytopathic effect of HTLV-III in vitro. (1984)

A recently discovered member of the human T-cell leukemia virus (HTLV) family of retroviruses has been etiologically linked to the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This virus, which has been designated HTLV-III, is tropic for OKT4+ (helper/inducer) T-cells. Moreover, the virus is cytopathic for these cells. Suramin is a drug used in the therapy of Rhodesian trypanosomiasis and onchocerciasis, and it inhibits the reverse transcriptase of a number of retroviruses including HTLV-III. In the present work, we report our findings that suramin can block the in vitro infectivity and cytopathic effect of HTLV-III at doses that are clinically attainable in human beings. We believe these results may have relevance in planning experimental therapeutic strategies for various diseases associated with members of the HTLV-family of pathogenic human retroviruses.
Studies of Ion Kinetic-Energy Distributions in the Gaseous Electronics Conference Rf Reference Cell (1995)

A review is presented of kinetic-energy distribution measurements for ions striking grounded surfaces in a Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC) rf Reference Cell. Two experimental arrangements that have been used to measure ion energies in the GEC Cell are described, and a comparison of their performance under different operating conditions is presented. Significant results from ion-energy analysis in the Reference Cell are highlighted, including evidence of effects due to surface conditions on ion sampling, verification of electrical behavior of the cell, inferences about ion-molecule reactions indicated by the shapes of measured ion kinetic-energy distributions (IEDs), and the use of measured IEDs for the validation of theoretical models. The paper concludes with a detailed study of IEDs measured for rf plasmas generated in mixtures of argon and oxygen, using both experimental arrangements.
Antimicrobial Peptide LL‐37 Internalized by Immature Human Dendritic Cells Alters their Phenotype (2006)

The human cathelicidin LL-37 has been shown to be involved in the barrier function of the innate immunity, being released from specific cells upon challenge and exerting immunomodulatory effects. We here demonstrate that LL-37 affects immature dendritic cells, derived from human peripheral blood monocytes (MDDC). LL-37 is internalized by MDDC with subsequent localization primarily in the cytoplasmic compartment. However, LL-37 could also be detected in the nuclei of MDDC, suggesting that LL-37 may be transported into the nucleus. The uptake of LL-37 is dose, time and energy dependent, indicating that the observed internalization process involves an endocytic pathway. Incubation of immature MDDC with LL-37 caused phenotypic changes, characterized by an increased expression of the antigen-presenting molecule HLA-DR, and the costimulatory molecule CD86. Taken together, these findings suggest that LL-37 released upon triggering of the innate immunity, may affect cellular adaptive immunity through an interaction with immature dendritic cells.
Germline Variation in Apoptosis Pathway Genes and Risk of Non–Hodgkin's Lymphoma (2010)

Closer evaluation of germline variation of genes in the apoptosis pathway with risk of NHL and its subtypes is warranted.
Apoptotic Signal of Fas Is Not Mediated by Ceramide (1998)

Ceramide has been suggested as the secondary messenger mediating the apoptotic signal for Fas engagement. By using different inhibitors, we demonstrated here that ceramide is unlikely a mediator of Fas-initiated apoptosis. First, cAMP prevented cell death induced by ceramide but not by Fas. Second, ceramide-triggered, but not Fas-triggered, apoptosis was antagonized by the free radical scavenger C60. Third, the metal chelator pyrrolidinedithiocarbamate suppressed ceramide-initiated DNA fragmentation but had no effect on the Fas-induced cell death. Fourth, the SAPK/ERK kinase dominant negative mutant, which attenuated ceramide-induced cell death, did not prevent Fas-induced apoptosis. Finally, activation of NF-kappaB inhibited ceramide-induced but not Fas-initiated apoptosis. The fact that many antagonists of ceramide-induced apoptosis could not suppress Fas-mediated cell death clearly indicates that ceramide is not the mediator for Fas-initiated apoptotic signal.
Development and validation of a recurrent Clostridium difficile risk‐prediction model (2014)

Among patients hospitalized with rCDI, multiple factors present at the onset of iCDI increased the risk for rCDI. Recognizing patients at high-risk for rCDI can help clinicians tailor early treatment and prevention.
Blue screen matting (1996)

Article Blue screen matting Share on Authors: Alvy Ray Smith Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WAView Profile , James F. Blinn Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WAView Profile Authors Info & Claims SIGGRAPH '96: Proceedings of the 23rd annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniquesAugust 1996 Pages 259–268https://doi.org/10.1145/237170.237263Published:01 August 1996 249citation2,665DownloadsMetricsTotal Citations249Total Downloads2,665Last 12 Months77Last 6 weeks2 Get Citation AlertsNew Citation Alert added!This alert has been successfully added and will be sent to:You will be notified whenever a record that you have chosen has been cited.To manage your alert preferences, click on the button below.Manage my AlertsNew Citation Alert!Please log in to your account Save to BinderSave to BinderCreate a New BinderNameCancelCreateExport CitationPublisher SiteGet Access
Sulforaphane inhibitsde novosynthesis of IL-8 and MCP-1 in human epithelial cells generated by cigarette smoke extract (2011)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is currently the fifth leading cause of death worldwide. Exposure to cigarette smoke (CS) is the primary factor associated with the COPD development. CS activates epithelial cells to secrete chemokines such as interleukin-8 (IL-8) and monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1) that recruit neutrophils and macrophages to the lung. These inflammatory cells then release additional chemokines and cytokines leading to chronic inflammation that initiates apoptosis in epithelial and endothelial cells and destruction of alveolar structure. Pulmonary epithelium responds to oxidative stress mediated by CS through activating NRF2-dependent pathways, leading to an increased expression of antioxidant and cytoprotective enzymes thereby providing a protective response against CS-induced lung injury. We hypothesized that activating NRF2-dependent cytoprotective gene expression with sulforaphane (SFN) affords protection against CS-induced lung damage by inhibiting chemokine production. Results indicate that in the human BEAS-2B epithelial cell line, 5 μM SFN activated NRF2-dependent gene expression by triggering the translocation of NRF2 to the nucleus and significantly increased the expression of NRF2-dependent genes such as NADPH quinone oxidoreductase-1, heme oxygenase-1, and glutamate cysteine ligase modulatory subunit. Cigarette smoke extract (CSE) exposure of BEAS-2B cells significantly increased production of both IL-8 and MCP-1. Production of both chemokines was significantly reduced with SFN given prior to CSE; SFN inhibited IL-8 and MCP-1 gene expression at the transcription level. Our results indicate that activating NRF2 pathways with SFN inhibits CSE-induced chemokine production in human epithelial cells. However, the mechanism by which the production of chemokines is inhibited through SFN still remains to be elucidated. SFN may enhance NRF2 transcriptional activity resulting in the inhibition of proinflammatory pathways such as NF-κB.
Discovery of ALK‐PTPN3 gene fusion from human non‐small cell lung carcinoma cell line using next generation RNA sequencing (2012)

An increasing number of chromosomal aberrations is being identified in solid tumors providing novel biomarkers for various types of cancer and new insights into the mechanisms of carcinogenesis. We applied next generation sequencing technique to analyze the transcriptome of the non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) cell line H2228 and discovered a fusion transcript composed of multiple exons of ALK (anaplastic lymphoma receptor tyrosine kinase) and PTPN3 (protein tyrosine phosphatase, nonreceptor Type 3). Detailed analysis of the genomic structure revealed that a portion of genomic region encompassing Exons 10 and 11 of ALK has been translocated into the intronic region between Exons 2 and 3 of PTPN3. The key net result appears to be the null mutation of one allele of PTPN3, a gene with tumor suppressor activity. Consistently, ectopic expression of PTPN3 in NSCLC cell lines led to inhibition of colony formation. Our study confirms the utility of next generation sequencing as a tool for the discovery of somatic mutations and has led to the identification of a novel mutation in NSCLC that may be of diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic importance.
Detection and identification of aquatic birnaviruses by PCR assay (1995)

A reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay was developed for the detection and identification of aquatic birnaviruses. The four sets of primers (PrA, PrB, PrC, and PrD) that we used are specific for regions of cDNA coded by genome segment A of aquatic birnaviruses. PrA identifies a large fragment (1,180 bp) within the pVP2-coding region, and PrB identifies a 524-bp fragment within the sequence amplified by PrA. Primer set PrC frames a genome fragment (339 bp) within the NS-VP3-coding region, and PrD identifies a 174-bp sequence within the fragment identified by PrC. PrB and PrD amplified cDNAs from all nine recognized serotypes of aquatic birnavirus serogroup A as well as the N1 isolate that may represent a 10th serotype. These results indicate that these three primer sequences are highly conserved and can be used in PCR assays for group identification of these viruses. PrA routinely produced amplification products from eight serotypes but exhibited variable results with one serotype, and primer PrC identified 6 of the 11 virus isolates tested. The qualitative sensitivity of the RT-PCR assay was evaluated by comparison of the results with those of cell culture isolation assays. With the exception of one sample, the RT-PCR assay with primer PrD was as accurate as cell culture isolation for detecting virus in kidney and spleen tissues from naturally infected, asymptomatic carrier fish. These results indicate that the RT-PCR assay can be a rapid and reliable substitute for cell culture methods for the detection of aquatic birnaviruses.
Nuclear matrix protein patterns in human benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer. (1993)

The nuclear matrix represents the structural component of the nucleus that determines nuclear shape and higher order DNA organization. We have previously shown tissue specificity in nuclear matrix proteins (NMP), in rat sex accessory tissues, and in a rat model of prostate cancer. This study compares NMP patterns for fresh human normal prostate, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and prostate cancer for 21 men undergoing surgery for clinically localized prostate cancer or BPH. NMP patterns were compared using high resolution two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. We identified by molecular weight and isoelectric point 14 different proteins that were consistently present or absent among the various tissues. One protein (PC-1), a M(r) 56,000 protein with an isoelectric point of 6.58, appeared in 14 of 14 different nuclear matrix preparations from prostate cancer and was not detected in normal prostate (0 of 13) or BPH (0 of 14). The NMP patterns are consistent with a model of disease progression in which BPH shares many of the nuclear matrix changes observed in prostate cancer.
Advanced human nutrition (2000)

Advanced Human Nutrition, Second Edition provides an in-depth overview of the human body and details why nutrients are important from a biochemical, physiological, and molecular perspective. Figures help illustrate the content and bring the meaning to life to enhance the reader's understanding. Complex pathways, for example, are presented in a student-friendly fashion, as are diagrams that illustrate metabolism and the molecular functions of nutrients. Multiple elements within the text, such as Here's Where You Have Been and Here's Where You Are Going, help drive home key points from the chapter and provide real-world examples to bring the content to life. Topics covered include: * cell aging, damage and repair systems * human nutrition, digestion, and absorption with relation to organs, exocrine and endocrine functions, histology, and absorptive activities * microflora and satiety/hunger mechanisms * macronutrients during exercise and the role of liquids and sports drinks * prevalent diseases in western cultures such as coronary heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis An Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a TestBank are available are free downloads.
A signal peptide encoded within the precore region of hepatitis B virus directs the secretion of a heterogeneous population of e antigens in Xenopus oocytes. (1988)

Using synthetic hepatitis B virus (HBV) mRNAs, we have shown that expression of HBV core-antigen gene sequences in Xenopus oocytes leads to the stable accumulation of 21-kDa cytoplasmic core protein (P21). In contrast, expression of precore plus core sequences leads mainly to the secretion of a heterogeneous population of proteins ranging in size from 15 to 22 kDa that collectively display viral e antigen (HBeAg) activity. We demonstrate that the precore region contains a cleavable 19 amino acid signal peptide that targets the precore proteins to the secretory pathway. The initial product of translocation (P22) is further processed during migration through the secretory pathway, apparently by a series of cleavage events at the arginine-rich carboxyl terminus, to yield multiple proteins of 15-18 kDa (P15-P18) that are secreted along with some P22. Our results indicate that serum HBeAg is generated by a signal peptide-mediated secretion event dependent on precore sequences.
Complex B1 mapping and electrical properties imaging of the human brain using a 16‐channel transceiver coil at 7T (2012)

The electric properties of biological tissue provide important diagnostic information within radio and microwave frequencies, and also play an important role in specific absorption rate calculation which is a major safety concern at ultrahigh field. The recently proposed electrical properties tomography (EPT) technique aims to reconstruct electric properties in biological tissues based on B1 measurement. However, for individual coil element in multichannel transceiver coil which is increasingly utilized at ultrahigh field, current B1-mapping techniques could not provide adequate information (magnitude and absolute phase) of complex transmit and receive B1 which are essential for electrical properties tomography, electric field, and quantitative specific absorption rate assessment. In this study, using a 16-channel transceiver coil at 7T, based on hybrid B1-mapping techniques within the human brain, a complex B1-mapping method has been developed, and in vivo electric properties imaging of the human brain has been demonstrated by applying a logarithm-based inverse algorithm. Computer simulation studies as well as phantom and human experiments have been conducted at 7T. The average bias and standard deviation for reconstructed conductivity in vivo were 28% and 67%, and 10% and 43% for relative permittivity, respectively. The present results suggest the feasibility and reliability of proposed complex B1-mapping technique and electric properties reconstruction method.
The YANG 1.1 Data Modeling Language (2016)

YANG is a data modeling language used to model configuration data, state data, Remote Procedure Calls, and notifications for network management protocols. This document describes the syntax and semantics of version 1.1 of the YANG language. YANG version 1.1 is a maintenance release of the YANG language, addressing ambiguities and defects in the original specification. There are a small number of backward incompatibilities from YANG version 1. This document also specifies the YANG mappings to the Network Configuration Protocol (NETCONF).
“You Become One in Marriage”: Domestic Budgeting among the Kpelle of Liberia (1997)

RésuméA la différence des group es ouest-africaines évoquées dans la littérature sur l’économie domestique, les Kpelle (femmes et hommes) mettent l‘accent sur la communauté des biens entre époux et sur le fait que les maris, con sidérés comme les pourvoyeurs essentiels dans le ménage, contrôlent les revenus communs. Cet article déclare la nécessité de ne pas se contenter de l’explication fonctionnelle pour justifier la division des responsabilités budgétaires entre les sexes. Il nous demande de considérer plutôt le rôle des idéologies sexuelles et les systèmes de production pour expliquer la nouvelle distribution des responsabilités et la valeur accordée aux contri butions économiques et monétaires des hommes et des femmes. La division des spheres de production entre hommes et femmes dans la société Kpelle ainsi qu’une idéologie généralisée basée sur la supériorité masculine sont les deux éléments déterminants les plus importants des relations économiques entre époux et de l’ndependance économique et financière des femmes. En outre, les idéologies soulignant les responsabilités économiques et financières des hommes et des femmes au sein du ménage mettent en contraste les véritables contributions des hommes et des femmes ainsi que leur appréciation.
Neurofilament Monoclonal Antibodies RT97 and 8D8 Recognize Different Modified Epitopes in Paired Helical Filament‐τ in Alzheimer's Disease (1993)

Neurofibrillary tangles in Alzheimer's disease have been previously found to be labeled by some neurofilament antibodies that also recognize tau proteins. We have studied the reactivity of two such monoclonal antibodies, RT97 and 8D8, and of an anti-ubiquitin serum with the abnormal paired helical filaments (PHF)-tau (A68) polypeptides known to be the main component of the PHFs constituting the neurofibrillary tangles. 8D8 recognized the three major PHF-tau polypeptides, but RT97 reacted only with the two larger PHF-tau species. PHF-tau polypeptides were labeled by 8D8 and RT97 much more strongly than normal human tau and this labeling was decreased after alkaline phosphatase treatment. Anti-ubiquitin and anti-phosphotyrosine antibodies did not label PHF-tau polypeptides. The immunoreactivity of proteolytic fragments of PHF-tau polypeptides was studied with RT97, 8D8, and a panel of tau antibodies. The epitope for 8D8 on PHF-tau was localized between amino acids 222 and 427 in the carboxyl half of tau. The RT97 epitope on PHF-tau was localized in the amino domain of tau, probably in the 29-amino-acid insertion (insert 1) found towards the amino terminus of some tau isoforms. These results show that the basis for the labeling of neurofibrillary tangles by antibodies 8D8 and RT97 to neurofilament is their ability to react with PHF-tau polypeptides by recognizing sites specifically modified on PHF-tau, including a site specific to some tau isoforms.