In private values quasi-linear environment, we consider problems where allocation decisions along multiple components have to be made. Every agent has additively separable valuation over the components. We show that every neutral and dominant strategy implementable allocation rule in this problem is a neutral component affine maximizer, which assigns non-negative weight vectors to agents in eac...

In this study we evaluated the activity of ABR preparation, a first-in-class agent obtained through fermentation process by genetically unmodified Bacillus spp., in breaking down polysaccharide produced by Streptococcus mutans, primary coloniser of tooth surface and abundant in dental biofilms. Our results showed that ABR preparation is able in degrading sugars formed by S. mutans, both in brot...

We create an agent-based simulation to explore consumer lock-in in a duopoly of experience goods (goods with characteristics that are difficult to determine in advance, but ascertained upon consumption). We model heterogeneous agents using simple assumptions, where agents choose between products based upon personal experience and neighbours’ decisions. We test strategies to break a lock-in thro...

This paper considers ideal gas-like models of trading markets, where each agent is identified as a gas molecule that interacts with others trading in elastic or money-conservative collisions. Traditionally, these models introduce different rules of random selection and exchange between pair agents. Unlike these traditional models, this work introduces a chaotic procedure able of breaking the pa...

Ferritin and haemosiderin were shown, by the measurement of malondialdehyde production and loss of polyunsaturated fatty acids, to stimulate lipid peroxidation in liposomes. At pH 7.4 ascorbate was additionally required to achieve peroxidation; however, peroxidation occurred at pH 4.5 in the presence of iron-proteins alone. The damage was completely inhibited by the incorporation of chain-break...

The regioselectivity of deprotonation reactions between arene substrates and basic metalating agents is usually governed by the electronic and/or coordinative characteristics of a directing group attached to the benzene ring. Generally, the reaction takes place in the ortho position, adjacent to the substituent. Here, we introduce a protocol by which the metalating agent, a disodium-monomagnesi...

the management of various medical conditions such as chronic bronchitis and acetaminophen poisoning, and in tracheostomy care. We report its use as a mucolytic agent in the treatment of peripancreatic collections after necrosectomy for acute pancreatitis, and its effect on patient recovery. van Waes and colleagues in 1983 demonstrated the efficacy of NAC in breaking down the viscosity of drain ...

This paper considers ideal gas-like models of trading markets, where each agent is identified as a gas molecule that interacts with others trading in elastic or money-conservative collisions. Traditionally, these models introduce different rules of random selection and exchange between pair agents. Unlike these traditional models, this work introduces a chaotic procedure able of breaking the pa...

Repeated trauma, inadequate perfusion or oxygenation, excessive inflammation, infection, oxidative stress, anddiabetes all contribute to impaired wound healing. In a clinical setting, delay in healing may result severe complicationssuch as gangrene, leading extended hospitalization, amputation and even death of the patient. Slow andlimitations currently available synthetic medication, urges nee...