IL-16 functions as a chemoattractant factor, inhibitor of HIV replication, and inducer of proinflammatory cytokine production. Previous studies have suggested that CD4 is the receptor for IL-16, because only CD4+ cells respond to IL-16 and both the anti-CD4 Ab OKT4 and soluble CD4 can block IL-16 function. However, these are only indirect evidence of a requirement for CD4, and to date a direct ...

The study on physiochemical factors and primary production of the aquatic ecosystems is important to know the characteristic of environment and capacity of recharge. Mahshahr creeks are the most important creeks in Khuzestan, Iran. In this study, variations in physiochemical factors, chl-a and primary production in 3 regions (Mahshahr, Zangi, and Moussa entrance creeks) were evaluated in 2 mont...

The etiology of autoimmune disease is multifactorial, including genetic, environmental, hormonal, and immunological factors. Nevertheless, the onset of autoimmune disorders remains enigmatic. Physical and psychological stresses have been suggested in the development of autoimmune disease, since numerous animal and human studies demonstrated the effect of stressors on immune function. Moreover, ...

The role of Notch signaling in T cell commitment during lymphoid development is well established. However, the identity of the ligand that triggers this critical signal in vivo is still unclear. By overexpressing Delta-1 and Delta-4 ligands in the hemopoietic cells of athymic nu/nu host mice, we demonstrate that, in vivo and in the absence of a thymus, Delta-1 or Delta-4 expression is sufficien...

a r t i c l e i n f o JEL classification: C02 M11 C44 C61 Keywords: Multi-item production system Rotation cycle time Multi-delivery Economic production quantity model Scrap Vendor–buyer integrated system This paper addresses the joint determination of a rotation cycle time and number of shipments for a multi-item economic production quantity (EPQ) model with random defective rate. The classic E...

Adenovirus (Ad) infection in humans is associated with inflammatory responses and thrombocytopenia. Although several studies were conducted in mice models to understand molecular and cellular mechanisms of Ad-induced inflammatory responses, only few of them turned their interest toward the mechanisms of Ad-induced thrombocytopenia. Using different depletion methods, the present study ruled out ...

This research work aims to pinpoint the actual production factors that are deteriorating and explore essence of genetically modified organism (GMO) in helping combat degrading nature Ghana. Agriculture has always employed dynamic processes from seed sowing harvest over years, but there key non-negotiable sector, factors. There been diverse view on what inclusive agriculture’s notwithstanding, a...

This review paper provides researcherwith a comprehensive information about the Carbon Nano tubes and the catalyst parameters that influences theproduction and morphology of the of Carbon Nano tubes.Carbon nanotubes, referred to as CNTs, are one of the most important materials used in electrical, mechanical, thermal, chemical and textile industries. Since discovery of CNTs in 1991, many scienti...