A striking aspect of many vertebrate immune system is the exceptionally high level of polymorphism they harbor. A convincing case can be made that this polymorphism is driven by the diversity of pathogens that face selective pressures to evade attack by the host immune system. Different organisms accomplish a defense against diverse pathogens through mechanisms that differ widely in their requi...

Web-based course is the important method in the landscape design teaching. In this paper, the ANP (Analytic Network Process) model has been adopted to evaluate the quality of the development of on-line courses, so as to provide the basis for preferred online courses. Conclude 10 evaluation indicators from 3 aspects of teaching, availability, and technology, and establish ANP model consisting of...

We apply the method of Fuzzy Analytic Network Process (ANP-Fuzzy) to evaluate strategic leadership, because its indexes are complex, inter-relationship, and fuzzy. First, construct indexes system of strategic leadership ,which constitutes of personal abilities and organizational abilities. Second, interpret the fitness of ANP-Fuzzy for strategic leadership and the method’s implication steps of ...

In parallel to computer technology drastically developing, various simulation software packages focusing on solving different kinds of engineering problems have been introduced to the world market. As the result of this, the selection of proper simulation software has been of considerable importance to any simulation analyst in a simulation project. On the other hand, the best satisfying simula...

We describe a radioimmunoassay (RIA) for measurement of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), based on one-step incubation and a simplified extraction procedure. The extraction was performed on a "Supelclean LC 18" column, with 2-mL plasma samples. Use of a diiodinated tracer improved the sensitivity of the RIA method. The minimal detectable value was 5 ng/L. Simplification of the extraction proced...

Synaptic inputs of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF)-like Immuno reactive axon terminals to neurons containing atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) in the anteroventral third ventricle (AV3V) region of the rat diencephalon were examined ultrastructurally by a pre-embedding double immunostaining technique combining the silver-gold intensified peroxidase-antiperoxidase complex-3,3'diaminobenzidine...

In an attempt to identify and quantify the sites of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) degradation, particularly the lungs, a new tracer method to study ANP metabolism in vivo in humans was developed and applied to patients with left ventricular dysfunction. Thirteen male, normotensive, cardiac patients with different degrees of left ventricular myocardial involvement were enrolled in the study. ...

Background. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) considerably influences blood pressure regulation through water and sodium homoeostasis. Several of the studies have utilized anonymous genetic polymorphic markers and made inconsequent claims about the ANP relevant disorders. Thus, we screened Insertion/Deletion (ID) and G191A polymorphisms of ANP to discover sequence variations with potential funct...

OBJECTIVE To examine human endolymphatic sac (ELS) tissue for atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) receptor subtypes A, B, and C. DESIGN Pilot study. METHODS Immunohistochemical analysis of human ELS tissue specimens. The ANP receptors were characterized using the peroxidase/antiperoxidase method and polyclonal antibodies directed against each receptor subtype. The identity of the stain regardi...

Method of preparation and some properties of amorphous cellulose nanoparticles (ANP) have been described in this paper. It was shown that ANP have spherical shape and are characterized by high degree of pantamorphia, low DP and increased content of sulfonic groups. The amorphous nanoparticles of cellulose are completely hydrolyzed by cellulolytic enzymes with forming of glucose. Concentrated pa...