gebhart/patrepeval huggingface dataset:
[Embolization of high flow arteriovenous malformations with HepaSphere microspheres]. (2009)

Embolization of high flow AVMs with HepaSphere microspheres is safe and effective. Combined treatment is necessary for diffuse AVMs.
Major Phenolics in Apple and Their Contribution to the Total Antioxidant Capacity (2003)

The contribution of each phytochemical to the total antioxidant capacity of apples was determined. Major phenolic phytochemicals of six apple cultivars were identified and quantified, and their contributions to total antioxidant activity of apples were determined using a 2,2'-azinobis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) radical scavenging assay and expressed as vitamin C equivalent antioxidant capacity (VCEAC). Average concentrations of major phenolics and vitamin C in six apple cultivars were as follows (mg/100 g of fresh weight of apples): quercetin glycosides, 13.20; procyanidin B(2), 9.35; chlorogenic acid, 9.02; epicatechin, 8.65; phloretin glycosides, 5.59; vitamin C, 12.80. A highly linear relationship (r (2) > 0.97) was attained between concentrations and total antioxidant capacity of phenolics and vitamin C. Relative VCEAC values of these compounds were in the order quercetin (3.06) > epicatechin (2.67) > procyanidin B(2) (2.36) > phloretin (1.63) > vitamin C (1.00) > chlorogenic acid (0.97). Therefore, the estimated contribution of major phenolics and vitamin C to the total antioxidant capacity of 100 g of fresh apples is as follows: quercetin (40.39 VCEAC) > epicatechin (23.10) > procyanidin B(2) (22.07) > vitamin C (12.80) > phloretin (9.11) > chlorogenic acid (8.75). These results indicate that flavonoids such as quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B(2) rather than vitamin C contribute significantly to the total antioxidant activity of apples.
Vectorial Acylation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (2003)

In Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fat1p and fatty acyl-CoA synthetase (FACS) are hypothesized to couple import and activation of exogenous fatty acids by a process called vectorial acylation. Molecular genetic and biochemical studies were used to define further the functional and physical interactions between these proteins. Multicopy extragenic suppressors were selected in strains carrying deletions in FAA1 and FAA4 or FAA1 and FAT1. Each strain is unable to grow under synthetic lethal conditions when exogenous long-chain fatty acids are required, and neither strain accumulates the fluorescent long-chain fatty acid C(1)-BODIPY-C(12) indicating a fatty acid transport defect. By using these phenotypes as selective screens, plasmids were identified encoding FAA1, FAT1, and FAA4 in the faa1Delta faa4Delta strain and encoding FAA1 and FAT1 in the faa1Delta fat1Delta strain. Multicopy FAA4 could not suppress the growth defect in the faa1Delta fat1Delta strain indicating some essential functions of Fat1p cannot be performed by Faa4p. Chromosomally encoded FAA1 and FAT1 are not able to suppress the growth deficiencies of the fat1Delta faa1Delta and faa1Delta faa4Delta strains, respectively, indicating Faa1p and Fat1p play distinct roles in the fatty acid import process. When expressed from a 2-mu plasmid, Fat1p contributes significant oleoyl-CoA synthetase activity, which indicates vectorial esterification and metabolic trapping are the driving forces behind import. Evidence of a physical interaction between Fat1p and FACS was provided using three independent biochemical approaches. First, a C-terminal peptide of Fat1p deficient in fatty acid transport exerted a dominant negative effect against long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase activity. Second, protein fusions employing Faa1p as bait and portions of Fat1p as trap were active when tested using the yeast two-hybrid system. Third, co-expressed, differentially tagged Fat1p and Faa1p or Faa4p were co-immunoprecipitated. Collectively, these data support the hypothesis that fatty acid import by vectorial acylation in yeast requires a multiprotein complex, which consists of Fat1p and Faa1p or Faa4p.
Experimental study of a self-pumping boiling collector solar hot water system (1988)

Materials document the research conducted on solar energy during the latter half of the 20th century
Triaxial Fast Tool Servo Using Hybrid Electromagnetic–Piezoelectric Actuation for Diamond Turning (2021)

A high-performance triaxial fast tool servo (FTS) with the hybrid electromagnetic–piezoelectric actuation and the hybrid parallel–serial-kinematic structure is reported. Featuring the balanced and uniform actuation, in this article, a novel axis-symmetric linearized reluctance actuator is proposed to generate the planar motion in parallel, and the piezoactuated vertical motion is then serially carried by the planar motion within a limited space. Verified by the finite-element analysis, a two-stage design strategy is developed to optimally determine the multiphysical system parameters for the triaxial FTS, assisted by an analytical model of the electromagnetic circuit as well as the mechanical mechanism. As for the trajectory tracking, the loop-shaping tuned PID controller with a feedforward compensator is employed for each axis, and a damping controller is additionally designed for the planar motion. Finally, both open-loop and closed-loop performance of the prototype are carefully demonstrated.
Boron-Doping Proximity Effects on Dislocation Generation during Non-Planar MPCVD Homoepitaxial Diamond Growth (2018)

Epitaxial lateral growth will be required if complex diamond-based device architecture, such as, for example, Metal-oxide-semiconductor Field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) or epitaxial lateral overgrowth (ELO) substrates, need to be developed for high-power applications. To this end, undoped and doped non-planar homoepitaxial diamond were overgrown on (001)-oriented diamond-patterned substrates. Defects induced by both the heavy boron doping and three-dimensional (3D) growth were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). At high methane and boron concentrations, threading dislocations with Burgers vectors <b>b</b> = 1/6 &lang;211&rang;, <b>b</b> = 1/2 &lang;110&rang;, or both were observed. Their generation mechanisms were established, revealing boron proximity effects as precursors of dislocations generated in boron-doped samples and providing clues as to the different Burgers vectors. The concentration ranges of boron and methane resulting in good crystalline quality depended on the plane of growth. The microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) growth conditions and the maximum boron concentration versus plane orientation yielding a dislocation-free diamond epitaxial layer were determined.
Comparison of Gold Versus Platinum Electrodes on Myocardial Lesion Size Using Radiofrequency Energy (1996)

During radiofrequency (RF) catheter ablation of arrhythmias, temperatures that approach 100 degrees C cause a coagulum to form on the ablation electrode that results in an increase in electrical impedance and prevents further energy delivery. Since gold has nearly four times the thermal conductivity as platinum, the metal commonly used, it was postulated that gold tip electrodes could deliver more power and produce deeper lesions because of its greater heat dissipation from the electrode-tissue interface to the circulating blood. To test this hypothesis, RF energy was applied to fresh bovine ventricular myocardium using 6 French catheters with 2-mm long distal electrodes made from gold or platinum. Similar studies were also conducted using 7 French catheters with 4-mm long distal electrodes. Maximum lesion depth was defined as that produced with the level of energy just below that causing an impedance rise. A maximum lesion depth of 6.2 +/- 0.7 mm (mean +/- SD) was obtained with the gold 2-mm electrode and 4.7 +/- 0.5 mm with the platinum electrode (P = 0.003). The 4-mm gold electrode produced a maximum lesion depth of 7.2 +/- 1.4 mm, while a catheter with a 4-mm platinum electrode caused a maximum lesion depth of 5.8 +/- 0.7 mm (P = 0.05). We conclude that deeper lesions should be able to be made when RF energy is delivered to a gold rather than platinum tip electrode.
Compacting biomass waste materials for co-firing with coal (1999)

The purpose of this study is to develop a process that allows for the optimum compaction of various biomass waste materials to form fuels that can be co-fired with coal in conventional coal-fired power plants. Previous studies have shown that the use of biomass fuels in conjunction with coal in power plants is beneficial for several reasons. The use of biomass fuels reduces the amount of harmful gases that are emitted into the atmosphere by the firing of coal alone. In addition, the biomass used is primarily waste products that would be placed in a municipal landfill. By using this waste material as a fuel, the volume of waste being disposed of in landfills can be decreased significantly. However, in an uncompacted state these biomass wastes are bulky and costly to handle and transport. Compacting the biomass will increase its density and decrease the difficulty in handling and shipping costs. Four biomass products, wood chips, sawdust, low quality waste paper, and tree trimmings were compacted at various pressures into 1.91-inch diameter logs. After compaction, the logs were subjected to ASTM standard tests for unconfined compressive strength and splitting tensile strength. Tumbling tests and drop tests were also performed according tomore » ASTM standards. The logs were also subjected to a water absorption test. Finally, each log will be tested to determine its thermal characteristics, such as the heating value and the gases each log produces when burned.« less
Essential Client/Server Survival Guide (1994)

Partial table of contents: THE BIG PICTURE Your Guide to the New World Client/Server Building Blocks CLIENTS, SERVERS, AND OPERATING SYSTEMS The OS Wars: Meet the Players BASE MIDDLEWARE: STACKS AND NOSs NOS: Creating the Single System Image SQL DATABASE SERVERS SQL Middleware and Federated Databases CLIENT/SERVER TRANSACTION PROCESSING The Magic of Transactions TP Monitors: Meet the Players CLIENT/SERVER GROUPWARE Groupware: Meet the Players CLIENT/SERVER WITH DISTRIBUTED OBJECTS Compound Documents: The Client Framework CLIENT/SERVER AND THE INTERNET Web Client/Server: Meet the Players DISTRIBUTED SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Distributed System Management Standards BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER Client/Server Tools and Application Development.
Detection of Dopamine Based on Tyrosinase-Fe3O4 Nanoparticles-chitosan Nanocomposite Biosensor (2010)

A tyrosinase biosensor based on Fe 3 O 4 -chitosan nanocomposite has been developed for the amperometric detection of dopamine by the biocatalytically liberated dopaquinone at -0.25V vs. saturated calomel electrode. The obtained bio-nanoparticles, which were attached to the surface of a glassy carbon electrode (GCE), showed excellent electrochemical characteristics and at the same time acted as mediator to transfer electrons between the enzyme and the electrode. Under optimal conditions, the biosensor showed broad linear response of 2.010 -8 to 7.510 -5 mol L -1 , with the low detection limit of 6.010 -9 mol L -1 and the high sensitivity of 46 A/mM for the determination of dopamine in the presence of ascorbic acid. Such tyrosinase biosensor exhibits great promise for rapid, simple and cost-effective analysis of dopamine in the samples. This immobilization approach effectively improved the stability of the electron transfer mediator and is promising for construction of biosensor and bioelectronic devices.
Vehicle Classification For Automatic Traffic Density Estimation (2013)

I would like to thank my supervisor, Dr. Mohamed Moustafa, I would not
have reached this phase without his guidance and support. I would also like
to express my thanks to my thesis committee members, Dr. Amr Goneid,
Dr. Florin Balasa and Dr. Mahmoud Khalil for their support, guidance and
helpful feedback.
I would also like to recognize Ericsson Turkey (Part Of Ericsson Region
Middle East) for sponsoring this work under the Ericsson Networked Society
Innovation Center (ENSIC) program.
I want to thank my colleagues who helped and supported me throughout
this process. Special thanks to Ahmed Abdallah for his constant support
and help.
At last but not least, I thank my beloved parents and friends who always
supported me, welcomed listening and gave me a lot of their time without
complaining, It is my honor to dedicate this thesis to them all.
Enhancing seismic images using anisotropic nonlinear diffusion (2003)

PreviousNext No AccessSEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2003Enhancing seismic images using anisotropic nonlinear diffusionAuthors: Matthias G. ImhofMatthias G. ImhofVirginia Techhttps://doi.org/10.1190/1.1817652 SectionsAboutPDF/ePub ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditEmail Permalink: https://doi.org/10.1190/1.1817652FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts 2003ISSN (print):1052-3812 ISSN (online):1949-4645Copyright: 2003 Pages: 2452 publication data© 2003 Copyright © 2003 Society of Exploration GeophysicistsPublisher:Society of Exploration Geophysicists HistoryPublished: 03 Jan 2005 CITATION INFORMATION Matthias G. Imhof, (2003), "Enhancing seismic images using anisotropic nonlinear diffusion," SEG Technical Program Expanded Abstracts : 1763-1766. https://doi.org/10.1190/1.1817652 Plain-Language Summary PDF DownloadLoading ...
Biochemical and clinical implications of proinsulin conversion intermediates. (1985)

Since a complete map of insulin-related peptides in humans requires consideration of proinsulin, Arg32/Glu33-split proinsulin, Arg65/Gly66-split proinsulin, des-Arg31,Arg32-proinsulin, des-Lys64, Arg65-proinsulin, and insulin, we applied high performance liquid chromatography coupled with radioimmunoassay to investigate the formation of proinsulin conversion intermediates in vitro and in vivo. Kinetic analysis of proinsulin processing by a mixture of trypsin and carboxypeptidase B (to stimulate in vivo processes) revealed (a) a rapid decline in proinsulin concommitant with formation of conversion intermediates, (b) formation of des-Arg31, Arg32-proinsulin and des-Lys64,Arg65-proinsulin in the ratio 3.3:1 at steady state, and (c) complete conversion of the precursor to insulin during extended incubation. Studies on normal human pancreas identified a similar ratio of des-Arg31,Arg32-proinsulin to des-Lys64,Arg65-proinsulin (approximately 3:1), whereas two insulinomas contained sizable amounts of des-Arg31,Arg32-proinsulin, but barely detectable amounts of des-Lys64,Arg65-proinsulin. None of the tissues contained measurable quantities of Arg32/Glu33- or Arg65/Gly66-split proinsulin. Analysis of plasma from three diabetic subjects managed by the intravenous infusion of human proinsulin revealed less than 1% processing of the circulating precursor to conversion intermediates and no processing of the precursor to human insulin. Nevertheless, analysis of plasma from the same subjects managed by the subcutaneous infusion of proinsulin revealed 4-11% processing of the precursor to intermediates that had the properties of des-Arg31,Arg32-proinsulin and Arg65/Gly66-split proinsulin. We conclude that (a) processing of proinsulin to insulin in vivo as in vitro likely occurs by preferential cleavage at the Arg32-Glu33 peptide bond in proinsulin, (b) proinsulin is inefficiently processed in the vascular compartment, and (c) subcutaneous administration of the precursor can result in the formation of conversion intermediates with the potential for contributing to biological activity.
Measurement of surface hardness of primary carious lesions in extracted human enamel —Measurement of Knoop hardness using Cariotester— (2015)

The clinical feasibility of a novel device called a Cariotester was investigated by measuring the Knoop hardness (KHN) of white spot lesions diagnosed as ICDAS code 1, 2 or 3. To obtain an equation for converting the Cariotester indentation depth into the KHN, a regression analysis was performed between the depth and measured KHN for human enamel. The Cariotester was then used to measure the indentation depth for white spots (ICDAS code 1, 2 or 3) in extracted teeth, and the KHN values were determined using the above equation. The KHN was 219.9±19.7, 162.4±24.0 and 31.7±17.5 for code 1, 2 and 3 lesions, respectively, which was 30, 49 and 90% lower than that for healthy enamel. Using the formula reported in the literature, the mineral density was calculated to be 87.7 vol.% for healthy enamel, and 75.1, 66.1 and 35.5 vol.% for code 1, 2 and 3 lesions, respectively.
Tyrosine Kinase Activation during Lung Injury, Fibrosis, and Compensatory Lung Growth (1990)

Endobronchial instillation of paraquat into left lungs of rats resulted in ipsilateral fibrosis (evaluated by light and electron microscopy) and compensatory growth of the contralateral lung. Tyrosine kinase (Tyr-K) activity rose early in the fibrotic lung, peaked to a value 4 times the controls on day 3, and remained elevated on day 14. In the right lung, slight increase in activity occurred only on day 5. Cellular proliferative activity was inhibited in both lungs early after injury. In the right lung, however, DNA synthesis increased to levels 10 times the controls by day 7. In the left lung, the inhibition decreased gradually after day 7, indicating increased cellular proliferation. We conclude that activation of some cellular Tyr-K may play a role in regulating early cellular proliferation during lung injury, fibrosis, and compensatory growth.
Competitive ELISA (1998)

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a very useful technique for the specific and sensitive assay of certain compounds, in which suitable antibodies, monoclonal or polyclonal, to the compounds are available. The technique has found particular application in the monitoring of environmental contaminants and toxins, either studying the primarily contaminated materials, e.g., foodstuffs, or body fluids of potentially exposed humans. The technique has been increasingly applied to monitoring the carcinogenic mycotoxins, the aflatoxins.
Design of Copolymers with Tunable Randomness Using Discontinuous Molecular Dynamics Simulation (2009)

We present the results of discontinuous molecular dynamics simulations of a “coloring” reaction performed on A-type homopolymers having length ranging from 100 to 300 units in implicit solvents. The transformation of selected A-type monomers to B-type units along the macromolecule produces A1−x-co-Bx random copolymers, where x is the mole fraction of B (= degree of “coloring”). We demonstrate that for a fixed A−B interaction strength the comonomer distribution of A and B units in A1−x-co-Bx can be tuned to range from “purely random” to “random−blocky” by adjusting both the degree of “coloring” and the solubility of the A and B segments with respect to the implicit solvent. In general, increasing the solubility of the A-type homopolymer or the degree of coloring results in a decrease in blockiness in the comonomer distribution. In addition, decreasing the solubility of the B species in the implicit solvent increases the tendency of the A1−xBx copolymer to form “random−blocky” sequences.
Annuloplasty effect of transcatheter edge-to-edge repair with MitraClip system on multiple degenerative mitral regurgitations (2023)

Even in the case of multiple MR jets, a single clip deployment with the MitraClip system may provide an acceptable MR reduction if the clip shows the mitral annuloplasty effect.
The Danube River Levels Through Two-Dimensional Predictors (2023)

Recently, two-dimensional predictors have been introduced and their properties have been analyzed. Later, it was shown how two-dimensional forward predictors can be obtained by cascading one-dimensional predictors in different directions. The aim of the paper is to apply certain simple forward two-dimensional predictors to estimate the future levels of the Danube River in Romanian ports, based on measurements from previous days and upstream ports. Experimental results are also presented.
Four channels mediate the mechanical aspects of touch (1988)

Although previous physiological and anatomical experiments have identified four afferent fiber types (PC, RA, SA II, and SA I) in glabrous (nonhairy) skin of the human somatosensory periphery, only three have been shown to mediate tactile (mechanoreceptive) sensation. Psychophysical evidence that four channels (P, NP I, NP II, and NP III) do, indeed, participate in the perceptual process is presented. In a series of experiments involving selective masking of the various channels, modification of the skin-surface temperature, and testing cutaneous sensitivity down to very low-vibratory frequencies, the fourth psychophysical channel (NP III) is defined. Based on these experiments and previous work from our laboratory, it is concluded that the four channels work in conjunction at threshold to create an operating range for the perception of vibration that extends from at least 0.4 to greater than 500 Hz. Each of the four channels appears to mediate specific portions of the overall threshold-frequency characteristic. Selection of appropriate neural-response criteria from previously published physiological data and correlation of their derived frequency characteristics with the four psychophysical channels indicates that each channel has its own physiological substrate: P channel and PC fibers, NP I channel and RA fibers, NP II channel and SA II fibers, and NP III channel and SA I fibers. These channels partially overlap in their absolute sensitivities, making it likely that suprathreshold stimuli may activate two or more of the channels at the same time. Thus the perceptual qualities of touch may be determined by the combined inputs from four channels.
Synthesis and Stability Studies of 2′,3′,5′-tri-O-Acetyl-2-Amino(-N6-Cyclopentyl)-1-Deazaadenosines (2007)

In this article, we report on the synthesis of 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-2-amino-1-deazaadenosine and of 2',3',5'-tri-O-acetyl-2-amino-N(6)-cyclopentyl-1-deazaadenosine, which are very versatile intermediates for the preparation of 2-substituted 1-deazaadenosine derivatives. The two synthesized compounds showed to be quite unstable, with the N(6)-substituted derivatives being less stable than the N(6)-unsubstituted counterpart, according to the calculated HOMO-LUMO energy gap. Stability studies were performed through HPLC-MS analysis.
Retention of Micronutrients by Polymer Coatings Used to Fortify Rice (1982)

ABSTRACT Nutrient deficiency diseases are public health problems in developing nations. Our objective was to design a rice‐fortification method using materials approved for use in foods to retain significant quantities of added nutrients during the common practice of boiling rice in excess water and draining it. We accomplished this by applying nutrients to rice in edible polymer coatings. Various starches and cellulosic polymers were evaluated with respect to flexibility, strength, stickiness and nutrient retention. Combining hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and methylcellulose (3:1) gave the best results. Nutrient retentions for 1g of coated rice cooked in 100 ml water and drained were: Vitamin A, 70%; iron, 100%; niacin, 18%; thiamin, 18%, riboflavin, 21%.