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U-Pb zircon geochronology and phase equilibria modelling of a mafi c eclogite from the Sumdo complex of south-east Tibet: insights into prograde zirc…
2017
Abstract The Sumdo complex is a Permian–Triassic eclogitic metamorphic belt in south-east Tibet, which marks the location of a suture zone that separates the northern and southern Lhasa terranes. An integrated geochronological and petrological study of a mafic eclogite from the complex has constrained its tectonometamorphic history and provides a case study of zircon growth in eclogite as a product of prograde dissolution–precipitation. In situ U–Pb geochronology indicates that the eclogite contains a single population of zircon with a crystallisation age of 273.6 ± 2.8 Ma. The morphology and chemistry of the zircon grains are consistent with growth by dissolution–precipitation of protolith…
Anagraphical relationships and crime specialization within Cosa Nostra
2021
Abstract The aim of the present work is to investigate the relationships established within Cosa Nostra, by making use of networks and complex-systems methods. The analysis is performed at three different levels, that is, individuals, groups within mafia syndicates, and relationships amongst mafia syndicates. The reported empirical analysis is based on the criminal records of 632 affiliates to Cosa Nostra selected from a set of 125 judgements emitted by the Palermo courts from 2000 to 2014. According to the criminal records of the Palermo Prosecutor Office, such a dataset includes approximately 10% of the whole population of Cosa Nostra affiliates in western Sicily. Furthermore, the vital s…
Activation and Inactivation of Tetanus Toxin in Chromaffin Cells
1993
Tetanus toxin is produced by Clostridium tetani as a single chain, almost non-toxic, protein with a molecular weight of approximately 150.000 representing 1315 amino acids. Bacterial proteases cleave the molecule between positions A 457 and S 458 (extracellular activation), yielding a heavy chain (MW 100.000) and a light chain (MW 50.000) tetanus toxin (HC-TeTx, LC-TeTx). Both chains remain connected to each other by a disulphur bond between positions C 439 and C 467 (Dichain-TeTx)1. The cleavage or nicking dramatically increases the biological activity2. HC-TeTx is involved in binding DC-TeTx to gangliosides lodged in the plasma membrane, which is a prerequisite for incorporation into the …
Quando la mafia trovò l’America. Storia di un intreccio intercontinentale (1888-2008)
2008
il volume tratta della storia della mafia americana a partire dal legame tra Sicilia occidentale e costa orientale degli Stati Uniti venutosi a creare nel corso di diverse ondate migratorie tra la fine dell'Ottocento e la fine del Novecento
Regulation of serotonin release from the intestinal mucosa.
1991
Summary In the mammalian intestine serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is present in high concentrations in the enterochromaffin cells. The release of 5-HT from the intestinal mucosa is regulated by a complex pattern of neuronal and humoral inputs to the enterochromaffin cells. The enterochromaffin cells appear to be endowed with different inhibitory ( α 2 -adrenoceptors, GABA A - and GABA B -receptors, histamine H 3 -receptors, receptors for vasoactive intestinal polypeptide and somatostatin) as well as stimulatory receptors ( β -adrenoceptors, muscarine and nicotine receptors). The physiological significance of this complex system of receptors is suggested by experiments which demonstra…
"La Sicilia punta al business delle rinnovabili"
2009
In Sicilia, dopo oltre un decennio di inadempienze, è stato approvato il Piano energetico regionale che aderisce a politiche di risparmio energetico fondate sul sole, sull'acqua e sul vento e che sbocca investimenti per oltre 30 miliardi di euro.
Il caso Nicastri e il "sistema criminale" delle energie rinnovabili
2016
Il capitolo mette a fuoco il problematico concetto di «impresa mafiosa» studiando il caso del gruppo imprenditoriale Nicastri e la rete criminale che coinvolge politici, mafiosi, burocrati, imprese e mediatori nell'ambito delle energie alternative. This chapter focuses on the problematic concept of 'mafia enterprise' by studying the case of the entrepreneurial group Nicastri and the criminal network involving politicians, mafiosi, bureaucrats, businesses and mediators in the field of alternative energies.