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Basic properties of cosmetic oils and their relevance to emulsion preparations (1999)

Simple reproductible methods are described for determining the basic properties and the known effects on the colloidal and sensory characteristics of emulsion preparations as reported in the litterature. It is also shown how a new technology such as enzymatic synthesis of emollient esters can have a simultaneous positive effect on several criteria of the comprehensive evaluation of cosmetic oils
Power control and clustering in ad hoc networks (2004)

In this paper, we consider the problem of power control when nodes are nonhomogeneously dispersed in space. In such situations, one seeks to employ per packet power control depending on the source and destination of the packet. This gives rise to a joint problem which involves not only power control but also clustering. We provide three solutions for joint clustering and power control. The first protocol, CLUSTERPOW, aims to increase the network capacity by increasing spatial reuse. We provide a simple and modular architecture to implement CLUSTERPOW at the network layer. The second, Tunnelled CLUSTERPOW, allows a finer optimization by using encapsulation, but we do not know of an efficient way to implement it. The last, MINPOW, whose basic idea is not new, provides an optimal routing solution with respect to the total power consumed in communication. Our contribution includes a clean implementation of MINPOW at the network layer without any physical layer support. We establish that all three protocols ensure that packets ultimately reach their intended destinations. We provide a software architectural framework for our implementation as a network layer protocol. The architecture works with any routing protocol, and can also be used to implement other power control schemes. Details of the implementation in Linux are provided.
Multi-angle Oblique Optical Coherence Tomography (2008)

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive high-resolutionmethod for measuring the reectance of scattering media in 1/2/3D, e.g.skin. The method has been used in a number of dierent medical elds andfor measurement of tissue optical properties.The software developed in this thesis is able to display features hidden ina shadowed volume by adding multiple OCT measurements taken at obliqueangles, a technique here called Multiple-Angle Oblique Optical CoherenceTomography (MAO-OCT).Three dierent objects with were measured at 5 to 9 angles. The measurementswere automatically and manually aligned in the software. They werealso tested with 6 dierent high pass intensity lters (HPIF) and reduced insize using 4 dierent methods to speed up calculations.The software's automatic alignment was tested with one tilted computergenerated test at 9 angles and with 5 dierent shadow strengths.With MAO-OCT it is possible to remove some eects of shadows in OCT,though it comes with a cost of reduced sharpness. The errors depend muchon the dierences in index of refraction in the sample.The software managed to automatically align 90% of the articial measurements,and 60% of the OCT measurements. The shadow strength andthe resize method had no noticeable eect on the automatic alignment of themeasurements.
Letters to the Editor (1999)

Dear Sir: We are writing regarding the study by Lu et al.2 The authors of that study described the relationship of the nerve with the iliac crest in 15 dissections and note the presence of an entrapped nerve in two cases. They claim that "The regional anatomy of the superior cluneal nerve has not been well documented in the literature" and that "The actual lesion [of an entrapment neuropathy of this nerve] has not been identified." We think that the available literature has not been researched sufficiently. Garvey et al1 did not describe the clinical basis of superior cluneal nerve entrapment. They merely compared modalities of treating iliac crest trigger points, without going into the origins of, or mechanisms underlying, these trigger points. We were the first to describe the actual entrapment. In our paper which is quoted by the authors,5 and another article published in 1989,4 we presented a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the superior cluneal nerve, showing its distribution and iliac crest crossing patterns. To the best of our knowledge. we were the first to describe, and present photographic evidence of a superior cluneal nerve entrapment syndrome. The only difference between the study by Lu et al and ours is that we dissected 37 cadavers, whereas Lu et al2 examined 15 cadavers. Our broad based study allowed us to describe three different distribution patterns. Furthermore, we recently have published the results of surgical neurolysis in 19 patients with unilateral low back pain related to this entrapment neuropathy.3 Our findings provided evidence of the existence of this neuropathy in vivo. Therefore, the conclusions drawn by Lu et al are correct, but their article lacks originality. The study on which it is based is less extensive than the one performed by us in 1991. Because studies on this subject are few, it would not have affected the value of the paper by Lu et al if the authors had cited our work, to confirm our findings or criticize our statements, as they saw fit. We would be much obliged if you could correct the distorted impression that may have resulted from the publication of the paper by Lu et al. Jean-Yves Maigne, MD Levon Doursounian, MD Paris, France
ChemInform Abstract: Keteniminium Ion‐Initiated Cascade Cationic Polycyclization. (2015)

Abstract A highly efficient keteniminium‐initiated cationic polycyclization is developed.
Application of compound finite strip method in soil–steel structures (1989)

The method of compound finite strip is applied for the three-dimensional analysis of corrugated soil–steel structures with and without curved stiffeners. Displacement functions are suggested for the analysis of soil–steel structures during and after backfilling. The eccentricity between the middle surfaces of stiffened elements and the adjacent shell elements is considered in the displacement functions so that the continuity of the shell is satisfied between the strips. The formulation presented herein incorporates the stiffness contribution of surrounding soil media directly in the strip element stiffness matrix. Examples of soil–steel structures are analyzed by the proposed method and the results are compared with experimental results. Key words: cylindrical shells, finite strip, soil–steel structures, stiffeners.
Single Strand Annealing and ATP-independent Strand Exchange Activities of Yeast and Human DNA2 (2006)

The Dna2 protein is a multifunctional enzyme with 5'-3' DNA helicase, DNA-dependent ATPase, 3' exo/endonuclease, and 5' exo/endonuclease. The enzyme is highly specific for structures containing single-stranded flaps adjacent to duplex regions. We report here two novel activities of both the yeast and human Dna2 helicase/nuclease protein: single strand annealing and ATP-independent strand exchange on short duplexes. These activities are independent of ATPase/helicase and nuclease activities in that mutations eliminating either nuclease or ATPase/helicase do not inhibit strand annealing or strand exchange. ATP inhibits strand exchange. A model rationalizing the multiple catalytic functions of Dna2 and leading to its coordination with other enzymes in processing single-stranded flaps during DNA replication and repair is presented.
Infective Endocarditis (1993)

As compared to the characterization of IE in the 1970s and early 1980s, it appears that IE in the 1990s is more likely to present acutely and in association with fewer classic stigmata and is more likely to be caused by S. aureus. Whether this represents a true clinical and microbiological shift in disease spectrum or is the result of reporting bias is unclear at this time. The ability to clinically designate a case definitely as IE has been improved with utilization of new diagnostic criteria that incorporate findings from two-dimensional echocardiography in the classification schema. These new criteria have been validated in selected patient populations but remain to be validated in other patient groups at risk for IE (e.g., prosthetic-valve recipients). Two-dimensional echocardiography is the noninvasive technique of choice for defining vegetative IE. TEE is significantly more sensitive in identifying valvular vegetations than is TTE, and TEE also is the method of choice for delineating periannular complications of IE. The role of Doppler flow assessment of valvular regurgitation in IE remains to be clarified. Short-course (2-week) regimens of beta-lactam agents plus aminoglycosides appear to be highly effective for the treatment of right-sided IE due to S. aureus. The use of vancomycin for treatment of S. aureus IE remains problematic because of reports of slow response and suboptimal treatment outcomes.
Isomerization phenomena during hydrogenation of methyl oleate and methyl elaidate over nickel‐silica catalysts (1972)

Abstract Methyl oleate was hydrogenated at temperatures varying from 50–175 C over three nickel‐silica catalysts of different pore‐size distribution. Methyl elaidate was reduced over one of these catalysts at temperatures between 75–150 C. From the detailed double bond distributions information was obtained on transport phenomena in the pores of the catalyst. It was established that the migration of the double bond in methyl oleate proceeds with a stepwise mechanism, and evidence was obtained that the double bond in methyl elaidate migrates significantly faster than that in methyl oleate, while the rate of hydrogenation of these esters was equal. The trans‐cis ratio of the geometrical isomers which are formed by double bond migration varies strongly during hydrogenation.
Combining Protein Ligation Systems to Expand the Functionality of Semi-Synthetic Outer Membrane Vesicle Nanoparticles (2020)

Bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) attract increasing interest as immunostimulatory nanoparticles for the development of vaccines and therapeutic agents. We previously engineered the autotransporter protein Hemoglobin protease (Hbp) into a surface display carrier that can be expressed to high density on the surface of <i>Salmonella</i> OMVs. Moreover, we implemented Tag-Catcher protein ligation technology, to obtain dense display of single heterologous antigens and nanobodies on the OMVs through coupling to the distal end of the Hbp passenger domain. Here, we aimed to further expand the versatility of the Hbp platform by enabling the coupling of heterologous proteins to internal sites of the Hbp passenger. Inserted SpyTags were shown to be accessible at the <i>Salmonella</i> OMV surface and to efficiently couple SpyCatcher-equipped fusion proteins. Next, we combined distally placed SnoopCatcher or SnoopTag sequences with internal SpyTags in a single Hbp molecule. This allowed the coupling of two heterologous proteins to a single Hbp carrier molecule without obvious steric hindrance effects. Since coupling occurs to Hbp that is already exposed on the OMVs, there are no limitations to the size and complexity of the partner proteins. In conclusion, we constructed a versatile modular platform for the development of bivalent recombinant OMV-based vaccines and therapeutics.
Wireless Internet over heterogeneous wireless networks (2002)

One of the two keywords for the next generation wireless communications is seamless. Being involved in the essential e-Japan Plan promoted by the Japanese Government, the MIRAI (Multimedia Integrated network by Radio Access Innovation) project is responsible for the research and development on the seamless integration of various wireless access systems for practical use by the year 2005. A heterogeneous network architecture including a common tool, a common platform, and a common access is proposed in this paper. Concretely, software-defined-radio technologies are used to develop a multi-service user terminal to be used for access to different wireless networks. The common platform for various wireless networks is based on a wireless supporting IPv6 network. A basic access network, separated from other wireless access networks, is used as a means for wireless system discovery, signaling and paging. A proof-of-concept experimental demonstration system is available from March 2002.
Cochlear implants in young children (2003)

The cochlear implant is best characterized as a device that provides access to the sound environment. The device enables the hearing pathway to respond to environmental and speech sounds, providing informational cues from the surroundings and from others that may escape visual detection. As the developmental effects of a profound hearing loss are multiple, cochlear implants have been applied to ever younger children in an attempt to promote a more normal level of developmental learning through audition. In deafness, transducer elements of the inner ear fail to trigger auditory nerve afferent nerves in the presence of sound input. However, large reserves of afferent fibers exist even in the auditory nerve of a profoundly deaf patient. Furthermore, these nerve fibers retain the ability to respond to prosthetic activation. Through developmental learning in the early, formative years, auditory centers of the brain appear capable of processing information from the implant to provide speech comprehension and oral language development. Multichannel implants have replaced original single channel designs. multichannel devices enable larger percentages of recipients to recognize the spoken word without visual cues because they provide spectral information in addition to temporal and intensity cues. Testing under conditions of auditory (implant)-only input reveals significant open-set speech understanding capabilities in more than 75% of children after three years of device use. The benefit provided by implants may vary with a number of conditions including: hearing history, age of deafness onset, age at implantation, etiology of deafness, linguistic abilities, and the presence of a motivated system of support of oral language development. Patient variables should be given individual consideration in judging candidacy for a cochlear implant and in planning rehabilitative and education services after surgery and activation of the device.
Characterization of diatomaceous earth coated with nitrated asphaltenes as superior adsorbent for removal of VOCs from gas phase in fixed bed column (2021)

Asphaltenes isolated from bitumen possess unusual adsorption characteristics that can be further enhanced by chemical modifications to promote interactions with VOCs’. Herein, nitrated asphaltenes are used as an active layer coated on a surface of a diatomaceous earth, in order to prepare an efficient adsorbent (AsfNitro). Breakthrough experiments with benzene, pyridine, and 1-nitropropane revealed significant increase in adsorption capacity, after deposition of nitrated asphaltenes, by 26, 12, and 8 times respectively. The adsorption capacity of AsfNitro for benzene per square meter of surface area is far more superior than for other adsorbents in use. Moreover, the AsfNitro exhibited excellent efficiency. For adsorption of 1-nitropropane and pyridine, almost 100% of the adsorbent’s bed was effectively used. Inverse gas chromatography measurements proved that nitrated asphaltenes were exclusively responsible for the adsorption properties, and the role of the diatomaceous earth was only to provide the surface area. Presented findings can be extended to other support materials and their inherent limitations for adsorption of VOCs can be overcome. Comparison of adsorption enthalpies demonstrated that common adsorbents e.g. activated carbons, cannot compete with AsfNitro in terms of sorbate-sorbent interactions. Additionally, contribution of chemisorption mechanism was recognized for AsfNitro, which indicate catalytic properties, and opens a new research field about asphaltenes’ novel practical applications. Application of asphaltenes in adsorption processes can be an effective procedure for risk mitigation of hazardous VOCs, accompanied by effective waste management and materials’ valorisation. Wasted adsorbent can be easily regenerated (without deterioration of surface properties), or blended in bitumen-aggregates mixes for road paving applications.
Lactoferrin (2015)

Lactoferrin is one of a number of multifunctional proteins that are present in or on all mucosal surfaces throughout the body. Levels of lactoferrin are consistently elevated in inflammatory diseases such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases, corneal disease, and periodontitis. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in lactoferrin have been shown to be present in individuals susceptible to Escherichia coli-induced travelers' diarrhea and in tear fluid derived from virally associated corneal disease. Here, we review data showing a lactoferrin SNP in amino acid position 29 in the antimicrobial region of lactoferrin that acts against caries associated bacteria. This SNP was initially discovered in African American subjects with localized aggressive periodontitis (LAP) who had proximal bone loss but minimal proximal caries. Results were confirmed in a genetic association study of children from Brazil with this same SNP who showed a reduced level of caries. In vitro data indicate that lactoferrin from whole saliva derived from subjects with this SNP, recombinant human lactoferrin containing this SNP, or an 11-mer peptide designed for this SNP kills mutans streptococci associated with caries by >1 log. In contrast, the SNP has minimal effect on Gram-negative species associated with periodontitis. Moreover, periodontally healthy subjects homozygous for this lysine (K) SNP have lactoferrin in their saliva that kills mutans streptococci and have reduced proximal decay. The review summarizes data supporting the ecologic plaque hypothesis and suggests that a genetic variant in lactoferrin with K in position 29 when found in saliva and crevice fluid can influence community biofilm composition. We propose that, for caries, this SNP is ethnicity independent and protective by directly killing caries-provoking bacteria (reducing proximal decay). However, the clinical effect of this SNP in LAP is ethnicity dependent, destructive (increases LAP incidence), and complex with mechanisms still to be determined.
Hepatitis C recurrence is more severe after living donor compared to cadaveric liver transplantation (2004)

Preliminary reports suggested that hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has a more aggressive course following living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) compared to cadaveric liver transplantation (CLT). The aim of this prospective study was to establish if HCV disease recurrence differs between LDLT and CLT. A cohort of 116 consecutive HCV-infected patients undergoing 117 LTs in a single center from March 2000 to August 2003 were followed-up, including systematic liver biopsies. Severe recurrence (SR) was defined as biopsy-proven cirrhosis and/or the occurrence of clinical decompensation. After a median follow-up of 22 months (2.6-44 months), 26 (22%) patients developed SR (decompensation in 12), involving 17 (18%) of 95 patients undergoing CLT and 9 (41%) of 22 undergoing LDLT. The 2-year probability of presenting SR was significantly higher in LDLT compared to CLT (45% vs. 22%, P = .019). By univariate analysis LDLT (P = .019) and an ALT higher than 80 IU/L 3 months after LT (P = .022) were predictors of SR. In 93 patients from whom a liver biopsy was available 3 months after LT, a lobular necroinflammatory score >1 (P < .01), LDLT (P < .01), and biliary complications (P = .046) were associated with SR. However, the only variables independently associated with SR were LDLT (odds ratio [OR], = 2.8; 95% CI,1.19-6.6; P = .024) and a lobular necroinflammatory score > 1 (OR, 3.1; 95% CI, 1.2-8; P = .013). In conclusion, HCV recurrence is more severe in LDLT compared to CLT. Although our results were based on a single-center experience, they should be considered in the decision-making process of transplant programs, since severe HCV recurrence may ultimately compromise graft and patient survival.
A new liquid intravenous immunoglobulin with three dedicated virus reduction steps: virus and prion reduction capacity (2007)

Introducing three dedicated virus-clearance steps in the manufacturing process of immunoglobulins from human plasma provides high margins of safety.
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Among Multiethnic Adolescents in the United States (2016)

Jaramillo, Joshua D.; Snyder, Elizabeth; Farrales, Susan NP; Wall, James K. MD; Chao, Stephanie MD; Hammer, Lawrence D. MD; Albanese, Craig MD; Morton, John M. MD, MPH, FACS, FAS; Bruzoni, Matias MD, FACS Author Information
ChemInform Abstract: CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF SNMEPH(C10H5(OME‐5)(CH2NME2‐8))BR AND PROTON NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE STUDY OF THE PUCKERING OF THE CHELATE RING IN FIVE‐COORDINATE TRIORGANOTIN HALIDES SNRR′(C10H5(OME‐5)(CH2NME2‐8))X AND SNRR′(CH2C6H4(CH2NME2‐2))X (1980)

Abstract Die fünffach‐koordinierten Sn‐Komplexe (I) und (II) werden durch 1:1‐molare Umsetzung von S‐Dimethylaminomethyl‐S‐ methoxynaphthyl‐Li bzw. Z‐Dimethylaminomethyl‐benzyl‐Li mit den entsprechenden Diorganylzinndibromiden in Ether dargestellt.
New developments in next generation platform standards for physics instrumentation &amp; controls (2011)

The development of xTCA for Physics standard extensions began in June 2009 with the formation of hardware and software technical subcommittees under the PICMG industry consortium. This was a new experiment in standards collaboration since up to this time labs had developed standards without members from industry and PICMG membership consisted only of companies supporting telecom and some military applications. Since then the physics hardware subcommittee, formally known as IO, Synchronization and Timing has completed two specifications which have been approved with a third guideline document in preparation; while the software subcommittee known as Software Architectures and Protocols has worked on a broad roadmap of guidelines aimed at increasing the level of compatibility (interoperability) between similar functional modules designed by different laboratories or companies. The subcommittees are currently supported by 9 labs that have joined PICMG plus approximately 40 companies that joined the subcommittees. This paper reviews specific progress of standards and guidelines to date; briefly summarizes some of the key infrastructure product developments made by the lab-industry collaboration; and lists examples of new lab initiatives underway to test the standards against a range of applications. It also discusses the key motivations, challenges and strategies involved in bringing a new standard into broad usage so as to reap maximum benefits to both the collaborating laboratories and supporting industries.
<title>Optical system for control of longitudinal displacement</title> (1991)

In the present paper, a system for determining longitudinal displacement of an object is described. In this system the laser radiation is modulated by a rotating diffuser and it creates a dynamic specklefield whose intensity is analyzed by a low-frequency spectrum analyzer. A change in the geometrical parameters of the system due to varying the distance between the radiating head fixed on the object and the receiving unit with a diffuser changes the intensity fluctuation spectrum, which permits determining the displacement. The system is simple in design.