In the sequel M is a Petri net. Let us consider X , Y . Let us assume that X misses Y . The functor PTempty f (X ,Y ) yielding a strict Petri net is defined by: (Def. 4)2 PTempty f (X ,Y ) = 〈X ,Y, / 0〉. Let us consider X . The functor Tempty f (X) yields a strict Petri net and is defined by: (Def. 5) Tempty f (X) = PTempty f (X , / 0). The functor Pempty f (X) yields a strict Petri net and is ...

-Cis-dichlorobis(cyclopentylamine)platinum II (DBCP) belongs to the group of platinum complexes which have recently been reported to have anti-tumour activity. Its cytotoxic activity in CHO cells is not cell-age-dependent, but enhancement of the effect of ionizing radiation is both dose-and cell cycle phase-dependent. In asynchronous cell populations DBCP acts as a dose-modifying factor for ion...

Weight loss is the result of a sustained negative energy balance, which is typically achieved by decreasing food intake and/or increasing physical activity. Current evidence suggests that acute energy deficits of ~4820 kJ elicit contrasting homeostatic responses when induced by exercise and food restriction but the response to government-recommended energy deficits is unknown. Twelve healthy me...

The class B MADS box transcription factors DEFICIENS (DEF) and GLOBOSA (GLO) of Antirrhinum majus together control the organogenesis of petals and stamens. Toward an understanding of how the downstream molecular mechanisms controlled by DEF contribute to petal organogenesis, we conducted expression profiling experiments using macroarrays comprising >11,600 annotated Antirrhinum unigenes. First,...

In Antirrhinum majus, petal and stamen organ identity is controlled by two MADS-box transcription factors, DEFICIENS and GLOBOSA. Mutations in either of these genes result in the replacement of petals by sepaloid organs and stamens by carpelloid organs. Somatically stable def and glo periclinal chimeras, generated by transposon excision events, were used to study the non-cell-autonomous functio...

Introduction Magnetic fields are capable of altering the trajectory of electron beams andcan be used in radiation therapy.Theaim of this study was to produce regions with dose enhancement and reduction in the medium. Materials and Methods The NdFeB permanent magnets were arranged on the electron applicator in several configurations. Then, after the passage of the electron beams (9 and 15 MeV Va...

Here, we investigated adhesion and invasion of Riemerella anatipestifer (RA) to primary duck embryo fibroblast (DEF) cells. The ability of RA to adhere to, and more importantly, to invade DEF cells was demonstrated by using a gentamicin invasion assay and was confirmed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Adhesion of RA could be found by TEM after 1 h of inoculation. Both apoptosis and nec...

Abstract The durability of concrete is critical to its worldwide use as a structural material for buildings and infrastructure, with the lifetime service greatly affecting economic, environmental, social costs. Causes loss in some structures can be attributed alkali–silica reaction (ASR) delayed ettringite formation (DEF). Both are chemical reactions that have potential cause expansion strength...

A digital phantom was created from a CT scan of patient’s head and employed together with GATE 8.2 Monte Carlo modeling linear accelerator nominal 6 MV energy to simulate an irradiation geometry for typical tumor volume centrally within the brain region. Although simplistic in arrangement, this setup considered appropriate demonstrate dose enhancements that may be expected megavoltage external ...