Transposition of Tn5 and IS50 requires the specific binding of transposase (Tnp) to the end inverted repeats, the outside end (OE) and the inside end (IE). OE and IE have 12 identical base-pairs and seven non-identical base-pairs. Previously we described the isolation of a Tnp mutant, EK54, that shows an altered preference for OE versus IE compared to wild-type (wt) Tnp. EK54 enhances OE recogn...

In a recent paper, Weintraub, Benkard, and Van Roy (2008b) propose an approximation method for analyzing Ericson and Pakes (1995)-style dynamic models of imperfect competition. In that paper, we defined a new notion of equilibrium, oblivious equilibrium (henceforth, OE), in which each firm is assumed to make decisions based only on its own state and knowledge of the long-run average industry st...

magnetic cufe2o4 nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile microwave-assisted reaction between cu(no3)2 and fe(no3)3. the magnetic nanoparticles were added to starch to make magnetic polymeric nanocomposite. the nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterized using x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. the magnetic properties of the samples were investigated using an alternat...

The observed dielectric spectrum of ripe apples in the last period of shelf-life was analyzed using a multipole dielectric relaxation model, which assumes three active relaxation processes: primary α-process (water relaxation) and two secondary processes caused by solid-water-ion interactions α' (bound water relaxations), as well as β' (Maxwell-Wagner effect). The performance of two designs of ...

Oleoyl-estrone (OE) decreases appetite, maintains energy expediture, induces lipolysis (sparing protein), and decreases cholesterolemia and insulin resistance. Rimonabant (SR141716) is a cannabinoid-receptor inhibitor that decreases appetite and mobilizes fat. We studied whether their combination improves their slimming effects. Male overweight rats received daily gavages of 5.3 mg/kg OE, 10 mg...

This study was designed to investigate the collagen metabolism and tyrosinase activity of Olibanum extracts (OE). The traditional effects are known to move blood, calm pain, solve oedema, and promote tissue regeneration. The effect of OE on type I procollagen production and collagenase (matrix metalloproteinase-1, henceforth referred as MMP-1) activity in human normal fibroblasts Hs68 after ult...

We analyzed the expression of G protein α subunits and the axonal projection into the brain in the olfactory system of the semiaquatic newt Cynops pyrrhogaster by immunostaining with antibodies against Gαolf and Gαo , by in situ hybridization using probes for Gαolf , Gαo , and Gαi2 , and by neuronal tracing with DiI and DiA. The main olfactory epithelium (OE) consists of two parts, the ventral ...

A previously developed method for measurement of oleocanthal and oleacein in olive oil by quantitative (1)H NMR was expanded to include the measurement of the monoaldehydic forms of oleuropein and ligstroside aglycons. The method was validated and applied to the study of 340 monovarietal Greek and Californian olive oils from 23 varieties and for a 3-year period. A wide variation concerning the ...

The leaves of the olive plant (Olea europaea) are rich in polyphenols, of which oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol (HT) are most characteristic. Such polyphenols have been demonstrated to favourably modify a variety of cardiovascular risk factors. The aim of the present intervention was to investigate the influence of olive leaf extract (OLE) on vascular function and inflammation in a postprandial s...

Magnetic CuFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized by a facile microwave-assisted reaction between Cu(NO3)2 and Fe(NO3)3. The magnetic nanoparticles were added to starch to make magnetic polymeric nanocomposite. The nanoparticles and nanocomposites were characterized using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The magn...