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Statistical study of the influence of CNTs purification and plasma functionalization on the properties of Polycarbonate-CNTs nanocomposites
2014
This work reports a statistical study on the relationship between the chemical-physical properties of CNTs, which vary by changing the conditions of purification and plasma treatment, and the macroscopic properties of PC-based nanocomposites. CNTs are synthesized and then purified in two different ways and used as fillers for the preparation of PC/CNTs nanocomposites. In some cases, oxygen plasma treatment is carried out to improve their affinity to the matrix. The CNTs are characterized by TGA, ICP/OES and FT-Raman spectroscopy, titration and morphological analysis. Mechanical, dynamic-mechanical, electrical and morphological tests are used for characterizing PC/CNTs nanocomposites.
Nuove applicazioni dei polimeri mucoadesivi chitosano, glicole chitosano e loro derivati tiolati in campo biomedico-farmaceutico
2014
In Silico Analysis of Microarray-Based Gene Expression Profiles Predicts Tumor Cell Response to Withanolides
2012
Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal (Indian ginseng, winter cherry, Solanaceae) is widely used in traditional medicine. Roots are either chewed or used to prepare beverages (aqueous decocts). The major secondary metabolites of Withania somnifera are the withanolides, which are C-28-steroidal lactone triterpenoids. Withania somnifera extracts exert chemopreventive and anticancer activities in vitro and in vivo. The aims of the present in silico study were, firstly, to investigate whether tumor cells develop cross-resistance between standard anticancer drugs and withanolides and, secondly, to elucidate the molecular determinants of sensitivity and resistance of tumor cells towards withanolides. Usi…
Evaluación de una puntuación semicuantitativa de MIBG como factor pronóstico en neuroblastoma metastásico y correlación con otros factores pronóstico…
2013
SEMIQUANTITATIVE 123I-METAIODOBENZYLGUANIDINE SCORE AS A PROGNOSIS MARKER IN HIGH RISK NEUROBLASTOMA: CORRELATION WITH OTHER PROGNOSTIC MARKERS AND MINIMAL RESIDUAL DISEASE IN BONE MARROW. Purpose: Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG), specifically taken up in cells of sympathetic origin, provides a highly sensitive and specific marker for the detection of metastases in neuroblastoma. Our aim has been to investigate whether response to induction therapy, evaluated by 123I-MIBG correlates with overall survival (OS) and other prognostic factors in children with metastatic neuroblastoma. Patients and Methods: Medical records and imaging studies from 28 patients with stage 4 neuroblastoma have been r…
Aging-associated changes in NF-kappa Β signaling
2000
NEURONS AND ASTROCYTES SHED EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES THAT SEEM TO VEHICLE ANGIOGENIC FACTORS
2007
Nicotinic receptor agonists as neuroprotective/neurotrophic drugs. Progress in molecular mechanisms
2007
In the present work we reviewed recent advances concerning neuroprotective/neurotrophic effects of acute or chronic nicotine exposure, and the signalling pathways mediating these effects, including mechanisms implicated in nicotine addiction and nAChR desensitization. Experimental and clinical data largely indicate long-lasting effects of nicotine and nicotinic agonists that imply a neuroprotective/neurotrophic role of nAChR activation, involving mainly alpha 7 and alpha 4 beta 2 nAChR subtypes, as evidenced using selective nAChR agonists. Compounds interacting with neuronal nAChRs have the potential to be neuroprotective and treatment with nAChR agonists elicits long-lasting neurotrophic e…
A new species of Rhopalosiphum (Hemiptera, Aphididae) on Chusquea tomentosa (Poaceae, Bambusoideae) from Costa Rica
2012
copyright 2012, Los autores y Zookeys. Datos incluidos por Lisela Moreira Carmona, responsable de depósitos del área de Patógenos y Plagas de Plantas (CIBCM-UCR). The new species Rhopalosiphum chusqueae Pérez Hidalgo & Villalobos Muller, is described from apterous viviparous females caught on Chusquea tomentosa in Cerro de la Muerte (Costa Rica). The identity of the species is supported both by the morphological features and by a molecular phylogenetic analysis based on a fragment of the mitochondrial DNA containing the 5’ region of the cytochrome c oxidase 1 (COI) and on the nuclear gene coding for the Elongation factor-1 alpha (EF1α). The taxonomic position of the new species is discussed…
Sakarība starp atkārtotu ķeizargriezienu un histerektomiju Rīgas dzemdību namā
2018
Mērķi. Sniegt labākos šobrīd pieejamos pierādījumus par mātes saslimstību, kas rezultējas ar histerektomiju un ir saistīta ar ĶG veikšanu sievietēm, kurām jau bijis ĶG. Salīdzināt riska faktorus grupās "histerektomija" un "ne histerektomija”. Noteikt bērna stāvokli, izmantojot Apgares skalu, pēc ĶG un pēc vaginālām dzemdībām. Materiāli un metodes. Pētījumā retrospektīvi analizēti dati par 1620 pacientēm, kas 2015 līdz 2017. gada novembrim. Visām sievietēm ir iepriekš bijis veikts ĶG, tātad: uz dzemdes bija rēta. No šīm pacientēm 1513 arī apskatītajās (sekojošās) dzemdībās tika veikts ĶG, bet 107 dzemdēja vagināli. Katrai pacientei tika reģistrēts vecums, grūtniecības nedēļa, iepriekšējo dze…
Influence of abiotic environmental factors on Pelargonium graveolens growth
2018
Ekstrakty pozyskiwane z roślin były używane, zwłaszcza w medycynie naturalnej, już od czasów antycznych. Przeprowadzono wiele badań, które dowodzą różnokierunkowych właściwości olejków eterycznych. Ten pozyskiwany z Pelargonium graveolens jest jedną z najbardziej cenionych substancji dla różnych gałęzi przemysłu, takich jak: kosmetyczna, mydlarska, perfumeryjna, aromaterapeutyczna, spożywcza czy medyczna. P. graveolens należy do rodziny Geraniaceae i zawiera około 280 gatunków różniących się morfologią i wyglądem zewnętrznym. Bylina ta jest krzewem sięgającym 1,3 m wysokości i ok. 1 m szerokości. Jest rodzima dla regionu Cape w południowej Afryce, natomiast została rozpowszechniona na więks…