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Induced Expression of NMDAR2 Proteins and Differential Expression of NMDAR1 Splice Variants in Dysplastic Neurons of Human Epileptic Neocortex (1998)

Immunocytochemistry was used to study the expressions of glutamate receptor subunit proteins for NMDAR2A/B, NMDAR1 splice variants, and AMPA Glu-R2/3 in human brain resected for intractable epilepsy associated with cortical dysplasia. NMDAR2A/B intensely labeled dysplastic neurons showing staining in both the cell bodies and dendritic profiles. However, nondysplastic neurons were not immunoreactive to NMDAR2A/B. The antibody selective to NMDAR1 splice variants of NR1-1a. -1b, -2a, and -2b labeled dysplastic neurons, but few nondysplastic neurons. In contrast, the antibody to splice variants of NR1-1a, -1b, 2a, -2b, -3a, -3b, -4a, and -4b labeled both dysplastic and nondysplastic neurons. The different labeling patterns by these two antibodies indicate that variants of NMDAR1-3a, -3b, -4a, and -4b are present in nondysplastic neurons. Both dysplastic neurons and nondysplastic neurons were immunoreactive to AMPA GluR2/3, but denser immunoreactivity was observed in dysplastic neurons. We also found that the locations of dysplastic neurons labeled by NMDAR2A/B were related to focal epileptic EEG seizure onsets or spiking and to focal behavioral seizure types. Our results suggest that there is hyperexcitability of dysplastic cortical regions, at least in part, from the presence of NMDAR2 subunits and selectively expressed NMDAR1 splice variants in dysplastic neurons.
Optimization of a liquid chromatography method based on simultaneous electrospray ionization mass spectrometric and ultraviolet photodiode array detection for analysis of flavonoid glycosides (2002)

Different reversed-phase liquid chromatography (LC) columns of conventional dimensions were coupled to an ultraviolet photodiode array detector (UV-DAD) and a magnetic sector-type spectrometer, equipped with an electrospray ionization (ESI) source, by a laboratory-made flow splitter. A mixture of three flavonoid-O-glycosides was employed to examine the effects of the solvent composition, the flow rate, the stationary phase, the pH and the organic acid added, on the chromatographic separation, the UV-DAD detection, the ESI process and the entire LC system with ESI-MS and UV-DAD detection. In the positive ion mode, methanol containing 1% acetic acid was by far the most sensitive in ESI-MS analysis, whereas an acetonitrile/water mobile phase containing 0.5% formic acid was proved to give the best sensitivity in LC/ESI-MS/UV-DAD analysis. In the negative ion mode, the highest sensitivity was obtained with a mobile phase containing 0.1% formic acid, while addition of bases decreased the sensititvity. The optimal flow rate was higher in negative ESI (20-50 micro L/min) than in positive ESI (5 micro L/min), and the percentage of organic phase had an influence on the sensitivity of ESI-MS detection. With regard to the selection of a suitable C(18) reversed-phase LC column, a column which is well end-capped is to be preferred, because residual silanol groups appear to impair the separation of flavonoid glycosides. The optimized LC/ESI-MS/UV-DAD method was applied to a commercial Crataegus extract, which is used in phytomedicine to treat cardiovascular problems and is known to be rich in flavonoids. It is demonstrated how UV spectra and first-order ESI mass spectra allow a fast characterization of flavonoids, even if reference compounds are not available or at hand.
Zero-dose fluoroscopy-based close reduction and osteosynthesis of diaphyseal fracture of femurs. (2006)

This paper presents a novel technique to create a computerized fluoroscopy with zero-dose image updates for computer-assisted fluoroscopy-based close reduction and osteosynthesis of diaphyseal fracture of femurs. With the novel technique, repositioning of bone fragments during close fracture reduction will lead to image updates in each acquired imaging plane, which is equivalent to using several fluoroscopes simultaneously from different directions but without any X-ray radiation. Its application facilitates the whole fracture reduction and osteosynthesis procedure when combining with the existing leg length and antetorsion restoration methods and may result in great reduction of the X-ray radiation to the patient and to the surgical team. In this paper, we present the approach for achieving such a technique and the experimental results with plastic bones.
Approaches to minimizing interference by cross-reacting molecules in immunoassays (1991)

Here we review techniques useful in eliminating or reducing interferences caused by molecules that cross-react in immunoassays. The biochemical rationale for using these techniques is discussed. Examples are taken from recent studies aimed at reducing interferences caused by endogenous molecules such as digoxin-like immunoreactive factors or steroid hormones. In this context the role of protein-binding of cross-reacting molecules is also considered. Immunoassay ligand selectivity can be inherently limited by the heterogeneity of the antigenic response or by the structural similarity of epitopes on multiple ligands. Certain empirical approaches have proved useful in maximizing the analytical specificity of immunoassays. These approaches include isolating the relevant ligands before immunoassay, adjusting the kinetic or equilibrium conditions used during the assays, and developing more specific antisera. The physicochemical properties of the cross-reacting molecule best dictate which technique(s) to use. The approaches discussed here are general and apply to minimizing interference caused by a wide variety of both endogenous and exogenous cross-reacting molecules.
A Telemedicine Application to Schedule Temperature in an <i>In Vivo</i> Sensor Network for Cancer Treatment (2012)

Wireless communication has played a significant role in modern healthcare systems. However, the death toll from chronic diseases, such as cancer, continues to increase. Hyperthermia combined with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy is a promising strategy for cancer treatment, and temperature control is critical for the success of this intervention. In vivo sensors are an emerging technology in healthcare. Thermal awareness has also received attention in in vivo sensor research. In this context, we have been motivated to use in vivo sensors to regulate the temperature changes in cancer cells during combined treatment. Limitations in existing in vivo thermal-aware routing algorithms motivated us to use the in vivo "lightweight rendezvous routing" approach. However, smartphone-driven telemedicine applications are proliferating to provide remote healthcare and collaborative consultation, required in combined therapies. In this context, we have proposed a telemedicine application where a smartphone not only regulates temperature scheduling in in vivo sensors, but also communicates with local or remote clinicians to maintain collaborative efforts for combined therapies against cancer.
Rigid 2′,4′-Difluororibonucleosides: Synthesis, Conformational Analysis, and Incorporation into Nascent RNA by HCV Polymerase (2014)

We report on the synthesis and conformational properties of 2'-deoxy-2',4'-difluorouridine (2',4'-diF-rU) and cytidine (2',4'-diF-rC) nucleosides. NMR analysis and quantum mechanical calculations show that the strong stereoelectronic effects induced by the two fluorines essentially "lock" the conformation of the sugar in the North region of the pseudorotational cycle. Our studies also demonstrate that NS5B HCV RNA polymerase was able to accommodate 2',4'-diF-rU 5'-triphosphate (2',4'-diF-rUTP) and to link the monophosphate to the RNA primer strand. 2',4'-diF-rUTP inhibited RNA synthesis in dinucleotide-primed reactions, although with relatively high half-maximal inhibitory concentrations (IC50 > 50 μM). 2',4'-diF-rU/C represents rare examples of "locked" ribonucleoside mimics that lack a bicyclic ring structure.
A Facile Method of Forming Nanoscale Patterns on Poly(ethylene glycol)-Based Surfaces by Self-Assembly of Randomly Grafted Block Copolymer Brushes (2008)

Poly(oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate) (POEGMA) block poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) brushes were synthesized on the silicon wafer surfaces by the surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) method. Atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry, and water contact angle methods were employed to study the surface morphology and stimulus-response behavior. It was found that simple solvent treatments could induce phase segregation of the POEGMA and PMMA segments thus introducing nanoscale patterns. The feature size could be less than 10 nm and was tunable on the nanoscale. Various patterns including spherical aggregates, wormlike aggregates, stripe patterns, perforated layers, and complete overlayers were obtained through adjusting the upper block layer thickness. These patterns could switch between the different morphologies reversibly after the treatment with selective solvents.
Agent-based network management system (2009)

Contemporary network management systems as represented by Simple Network Management Protocol(SNMP) are based on the client-server centralized paradigm which may lead to inefficiency when the managed networks are large in scale. Mobile Agent(MA) as an approach has been investigated by many researchers. MA can be used to alleviate the manager workload and reduce the bandwidth usage by delegation of authority from manager to MA. MA could also be instantly customized by user's requirement. It can be launched from the manager, visiting each network element according to the itinerary table, computing and compressing the management data locally, only returning the result back to the network manager. There are several benefits: distribution of management workload; adaptability and flexibility; programmability and customization. A mobile agent based network management system has been implemented using the JADE agent platform. The network element's status monitoring platform is supported and several performance management applications are implemented using mobile agent, such as SNMP table filtering, global filtering. Issues related to security and scalability are also discussed.
Chromatinized Protein Kinase C-θ: Can It Escape the Clutches of NF-κB? (2012)

We recently provided the first description of a nuclear mechanism used by Protein Kinase C-theta (PKC-θ) to mediate T cell gene expression. In this mode, PKC-θ tethers to chromatin to form an active nuclear complex by interacting with proteins including RNA polymerase II, the histone kinase MSK-1, the demethylase LSD1, and the adaptor molecule 14-3-3ζ at regulatory regions of inducible immune response genes. Moreover, our genome-wide analysis identified many novel PKC-θ target genes and microRNAs implicated in T cell development, differentiation, apoptosis, and proliferation. We have expanded our ChIP-on-chip analysis and have now identified a transcription factor motif containing NF-κB binding sites that may facilitate recruitment of PKC-θ to chromatin at coding genes. Furthermore, NF-κB association with chromatin appears to be a prerequisite for the assembly of the PKC-θ active complex. In contrast, a distinct NF-κB-containing module appears to operate at PKC-θ targeted microRNA genes, and here NF-κB negatively regulates microRNA gene transcription. Our efforts are also focusing on distinguishing between the nuclear and cytoplasmic functions of PKCs to ascertain how these kinases may synergize their roles as both cytoplasmic signaling proteins and their functions on the chromatin template, together enabling rapid induction of eukaryotic genes. We have identified an alternative sequence within PKC-θ that appears to be important for nuclear translocation of this kinase. Understanding the molecular mechanisms used by signal transduction kinases to elicit specific and distinct transcriptional programs in T cells will enable scientists to refine current therapeutic strategies for autoimmune diseases and cancer.
Chemical and material communication between the optic nerves in rats (2015)

Abstract Background To examine interactions between optic nerves. Methods A total of 24 Sprague–Dawley rats received unilateral intravitreal injections. The rats were equally divided into four groups: group A was administered an adeno‐associated virus ( AAV ) carrying an exogenous gene ( ND 4; rAAV ‐ ND 4); group B , AAV carrying a green fluorescent protein ( GFP ; rAAV ‐ GFP ); group C , fluorogold ( FG ) nerve tracer dye; and group D , phosphate‐buffered saline ( PBS ) as a control. Two weeks later, GFP expression was evaluated in both retinas and optic nerves of group B rats after frozen sectioning. The presence of FG was also evaluated in group C optic nerves by fluorescent microscopy after frozen sectioning. Four weeks after injection, ND 4 expression was evaluated in both eyes of groups A and D using western blotting and immunofluorescence. Results FG was observed in the optic chiasm posterior segment along the optic nerve of injected eyes. Some FG reached the anterior optic nerve of the non‐injected eye. GFP fluorescence was observed only in the retina of the injected eye but not in the contralateral retina or either optic nerve. ND 4 expression was significantly different between injected and non‐injected eyes but not between the non‐injected eyes in groups A and D . Conclusion Unilaterally injected material can reach the contralateral optic nerve through axoplasmic transport. It is possible that this the only mechanism by which the optic nerves directly communicate.
Video broadcasting over MIMO-OFDM systems (2003)

In this paper, we address the problem of video broadcasting over the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) systems with multiple antennas in both transmitter and receiver. In broadcast scenario, we propose to utilize the scalable video source with multiple description transcoding to provide multiple replicas for transmission, and post-processing is proposed to acquire parallel spatial subchannels. Our proposed approach minimizes the maximal performance degradation for video broadcasting users with power-efficient assignment of source descriptions to spatial subchannels. The proposed system efficiently combines progressive source coding with MIMO channels to implement robust video broadcasting over MIMO-OFDM systems. Simulation results demonstrate the advantages of our proposed approach.
Coherent FMCW reflectometry using a temperature tuned Nd:YAG ring laser (1990)

A long-coherence-length, diode-pumped, monolithic Nd:YAG laser operating at 1.32 mu m is used to perform coherent FMCW (frequency-modulated continuous wave) reflectometry measurements. Compared with semiconductor-based lasers, the low phase noise of the Nd:YAG source offers greatly increased distance range combined with increased sensitivity to optical reflections. Measurement of Rayleigh backscatter from 50 km of fiber is demonstrated with over 60 dB of two-way optical dynamic range. Two-point spatial resolution is demonstrated to be better than 10 cm. This source and coherent measurement technique may have potential for both short and long-haul reflectometry applications.< <ETX xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink">></ETX>
Inhibition of gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol. (1984)

2,5-Anhydro-D-mannitol (100 to 200 mg/kg) decreased blood glucose by 17 to 58% in fasting mice, rats, streptozotocin-diabetic mice, and genetically diabetic db/db mice. Serum lactate in rats was elevated 56% by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol, but this could be prevented by dichloroacetate (200 mg/kg) or thiamin (200 mg/kg). In hepatocytes from fasted rats, 1 mM 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol inhibited gluconeogenesis from a mixture of alanine, lactate, and pyruvate. It also inhibited glucose production and stimulated lactate formation from glycerol or dihydroxyacetone. Glycogenolysis in hepatocytes from fed rats was markedly inhibited by 1 mM 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol both in the presence or absence of 1 microM glucagon. 2,5-Anhydro-D-mannitol can be phosphorylated by fructokinase or hexokinase to the 1-phosphate and then by phosphofructokinase to the 1,6-bisphosphate. Rat liver glycogen phosphorylase was inhibited by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1-phosphate (apparent Ki = 0.66 +/- 0.09 mM) but was little affected by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1,6-bisphosphate. Rat liver phosphoglucomutase was inhibited by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1-phosphate (apparent Ki = 2.8 +/- 0.2 mM), whereas 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1,6-bisphosphate served as an alternative activator (apparent K alpha = 7.0 +/- 0.5 microM). Rabbit liver pyruvate kinase was activated by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1,6-bisphosphate (apparent K alpha = 9.5 +/- 0.9 microM), whereas rabbit liver fructose 1,6-bisphosphatase was inhibited by 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol 1,6-bisphosphate (apparent Ki = 3.6 +/- 0.3 microM). The phosphate esters of 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol would, therefore, be expected to inhibit glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis and stimulate glycolysis in liver.
Quantitative magnetic resonance imaging of magnetization transfer and T 2 relaxation in human white matter pathology (2009)

The primary aim of this thesis is the reconciliation of two seemingly disparate quantitative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques proposed to characterize human brain white matter (WM) in health and disease. Quantitative magnetization transfer imaging (QMTI) and multi-component analysis of T2 relaxation (QT2) both attempt to quantify myelin content in vivo, but are based on fundamentally different models of WM. QMTI probes the macromolecular component of tissue using a two-pool model of magnetization transfer, while QT2 isolates the water signal from distinct micro-anatomical compartments. The specific objectives were to determine the interrelationship between measurements made with both techniques in the context of potential pathological changes associated with multiple sclerosis (MS), and to apply both to track WM changes in the acute phase of MS lesions. First, simulations were used to evaluate the theoretical sensitivity of each technique to the characteristics of a model of WM that incorporates four pools of magnetization, based on published in vitro measurements. Next, the experimental reproducibility of each technique was investigated, and the impact of certain basic variations in the data acquisition and analysis procedures was evaluated. In the final stage, both methods were applied longitudinally in vivo to assess the dynamic changes that occur in acute, contrast-enhancing lesions of MS. The theoretical results illustrate the sensitivity and limitations of QMTI and QT2 to specific pathology-inspired modifications of WM, and shed new light on the potential specificity of often-neglected QMTI parameters. The reproducibility of both techniques is acceptable for use in repeated clinical measurements, and QMTI has lower variability overall. The importance of corrections for magnetic field inhomogeneity in QMTI is demonstrated, and a simple optimization of the QMTI data acquisition is introduc
Experimental generation of four-mode continuous-variable cluster states (2008)

Continuous-variable Gaussian cluster states are a potential resource for universal quantum computation. They can be efficiently and unconditionally built from sources of squeezed light using beam splitters. Here we report on the generation of three different kinds of continuous-variable four-mode cluster states. In our realization, the resulting cluster-type correlations are such that no corrections other than simple phase-space displacements would be needed when quantum information propagates through these states. At the same time, the inevitable imperfections from the finitely squeezed resource states and from additional thermal noise are minimized, as no antisqueezing components are left in the cluster states.
Nineteenth Century Builder's Guides: Influence on Mississippi Architecture (1977)

Architectural design and guide books were very popular in America during the nineteenth century because of the scarcity of trained architects coupled with the demand for buildings in the rapidly developing new country. The widespread use of building handbooks by competent carpenter‐builders accounts for much of the similarity of buildings in various sections of the country. For this study, photographs of Mississippi buildings were matched with design plates published in American builder's guide and pattern books during the nineteenth century. Design parallels were found for exterior designs, floor plans, and finishing details such as door frames, mantels, and plaster work. Minard Lafever's The Modern Builder's Guide (1833) and The Beauties of Modern Architecture (1835) were the most popular guides; however, designs published by Asher Benjamin, Samuel Sloan, Calvert Vaux, Orson Fowler, Frank Wills, and Andrew Jackson Downing were also utilized.
Encapsulation and stabilization of indocyanine green within poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride) block-poly(styrene) micelles for near-infrared imaging (2008)

Indocyanine green (ICG) is a Federal Drug Administration-approved near-infrared imaging agent susceptible to chemical degradation, nonspecific binding to blood proteins, and rapid clearance from the body. In this study, we describe the encapsulation of ICG within polymeric micelles formed from poly(styrene-alt-maleic anhydride)-block-poly(styrene) (PSMA-b-PSTY) diblock copolymers to stabilize ICG for applications in near-infrared diagnostic imaging. In aqueous solution, the diblock copolymers self-assemble to form highly stable micelles approximately 55 nm in diameter with a critical micelle concentration (CMC) of approximately 1 mg/L. Hydrophobic ICG salts readily partition into the PSTY core of these micelles with high efficiency, and produce no change in micelle morphology or CMC. Once loaded in the micelle core, ICG is protected from aqueous and thermal degradation, with no significant decrease in fluorescence emission over 14 days at room temperature and retaining 63% of its original emission at 37 degrees C. Free ICG does not release rapidly from the micelle core, with only 11% release over 24 h. The ICG-loaded micelles do not exhibit significant cell toxicity. This system has the potential to greatly improve near-infrared imaging in breast cancer detection by increasing the stability of ICG for formulation/administration, and by providing a means to target ICG to tumor tissue.
Microcolony Cultivation on a Soil Substrate Membrane System Selects for Previously Uncultured Soil Bacteria (2005)

Traditional microbiological methods of cultivation recover less than 1% of the total bacterial species, and the culturable portion of bacteria is not representative of the total phylogenetic diversity. Classical cultivation strategies are now known to supply excessive nutrients to a system and therefore select for fast-growing bacteria that are capable of colony or biofilm formation. New approaches to the cultivation of bacteria which rely on growth in dilute nutrient media or simulated environments are beginning to address this problem of selection. Here we describe a novel microcultivation method for soil bacteria that mimics natural conditions. Our soil slurry membrane system combines a polycarbonate membrane as a growth support and soil extract as the substrate. The result is abundant growth of uncharacterized bacteria as microcolonies. By combining microcultivation with fluorescent in situ hybridization, previously "unculturable" organisms belonging to cultivated and noncultivated divisions, including candidate division TM7, can be identified by fluorescence microscopy. Successful growth of soil bacteria as microcolonies confirmed that the missing culturable majority may have a growth strategy that is not observed when traditional cultivation indicators are used.