Using thermodynamic cycles to study reactive intermediates

SnapShot: Reactive Oxygen Intermediates (ROI)

Response of Mycobacterium tuberculosis to reactive oxygen and nitrogen intermediates.

BACKGROUND Mycobacterium tuberculosis is a significant human pathogen capable of replicating in mononuclear phagocytic cells. Exposure to reactive oxygen and nitrogen intermediates is likely to represent an important aspect of the life cycle of this organism. The response of M. tuberculosis to these agents may be of significance for its survival in the host. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patterns of ...

A New Insight into Mycobacterium Resistance to Reactive Oxygen Intermediates

Title of Document: A NEW INSIGHT INTO MYCOBACTERIUM RESISTANCE TO REACTIVE OXYGEN INTERMEDIATES. Rabab Kish, Master of Science, 2006 Directed By: Dr. Lian-Yong Gao, Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics The genes encoded by the RD1 locus are known to be important for intracellular survival of pathogenic mycobacterium, however their role in counteracting host defense is not known. I hy...

Quantum thermodynamic cycles and quantum heat engines.

In order to describe quantum heat engines, here we systematically study isothermal and isochoric processes for quantum thermodynamic cycles. Based on these results the quantum versions of both the Carnot heat engine and the Otto heat engine are defined without ambiguities. We also study the properties of quantum Carnot and Otto heat engines in comparison with their classical counterparts. Relat...

Thermodynamic Analysis of Humidification Dehumidification Desalination Cycles

Humidification dehumidification desalination (HDH) is a promising technology for small-scale water production applications. There are several embodiments of this technology which have been investigated by researchers around the world. However, from a previous literature review [1], we have found no study which carried out a detailed thermodynamic analysis in order to improve and/or optimize the...