OBJECTIVE To analyze kinematic viscosity and pH of unstimulated whole saliva, evaluate possible variations after sampling, identify any gender differences and detect possible correlations between them. SUBJECTS AND METHODS The sample consisted of sixty-four healthy young adults (37 females and 27 males, mean age 25.2 years). Saliva was collected using the spitting method at 11:00 am. Kinemati...

The binding of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) to platelet receptor GpIb under high hydrodynamic shear leads to platelet activation and subsequent shearinduced platelet aggregation (SIPA). We quantitatively examined the aspects of fluid flow that regulate platelet activation by subjecting human blood and isolated platelets to well-defined shear conditions in a cone-plate viscometer. We made ...

The binding of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) to platelet receptor GpIb under high hydrodynamic shear leads to platelet activation and subsequent shear-induced platelet aggregation (SIPA). We quantitatively examined the aspects of fluid flow that regulate platelet activation by subjecting human blood and isolated platelets to well-defined shear conditions in a cone-plate viscometer. We made...

Data is presented for the vapor liquid equilibrium viscosity reduction of lubricants with two refrigerant blends at two temperatures. The lubricants tested were a 32 ISO VG mixed acid polyolester and a 32 ISO VG branched acid polyolester. The refrigerant blends used were HFC-125/143a/134a (44/52/4% w/w), and HFC-125/143a (50/50% w/w). INTRODUCTION This experiment detennined the vapor liquid equ...