RATIONALE Generation of induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells has been intensively studied by a variety of reprogramming methods, but the molecular and functional properties of the cells differentiated from iPS cells have not been well characterized. OBJECTIVE To address this issue, we generated iPS cells from human aortic vascular smooth muscle cells (HASMCs) using lentiviral transduction of ...

Let H be an ultraspherical hypergroup associated to a locally compact group G and let A(H) the Fourier algebra of H. For left Banach A(H)-submodule X VN(H), define QX norm closure linear span set {u f : u ?A(H), ? X} in BA(H)(A(H),X

Let K be a locally compact hypergroup. In this paper, among other results we give sufficient condition for the inclusion LΦ1w (K) * LΦ2w ⊆ to hold. Also, as an application, provide new weighted Orlicz space LΦw convolution Banach algebra.

Background & Aims: Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) have the capability to undergo unlimited selfrenewal and differentiation into all cell types in the body. These cells are artificially derived from a nonpluripotent cell, typically human dermal fibroblasts (HDFs). The study of cytogenetic stability of these cells, in order to use iPS cells and apply studies in therapeutic applications, i...

[Purpose] The efficacy of a stabilometer-based index of postural stability (IPS) as an indicator of dynamic balance ability was investigated. [Subjects and Methods] Using a stabilometer, we calculated the IPS in 583 healthy subjects (178 males, 405 females) under two conditions (open eyes/hard surface, OE/HS; closed eyes/soft surface, CE/SS). [Results] Results revealed a negative relation betwe...

Let {Rn} and {Pn} be two polynomial systems which induce signed polynomial hypergroup structures on N0. We investigate when the Banach algebra l(N0, h) can be continuously embedded into or is isomorphic to l(N0, h ). We find sufficient conditions on the connection coefficients cnk given by Rn = ∑n k=0 cnkPk, for the existence of such an embedding or isomorphism. Finally we apply these results t...

We recently developed a method to generate myeloid cells with proliferation capacity from human iPS cells. iPS-ML (iPS-cell-derived myeloid/macrophage line), generated by introducing proliferation and anti-senescence factors into iPS-cell-derived myeloid cells, grew continuously in an M-CSF-dependent manner. A large number of cells exhibiting macrophage-like properties can be readily obtained b...

BACKGROUND Indigenous practices (IPs) are experiences generated by people who are living in a specific regional context and cultural group. IPs are shaped by cultural traits that are passed from one generation to the next. IPs practices are rooted and embedded in society and, therefore, the practices become part of the people's lifestyle. It is difficult to try and change these practices as peo...