Plastid genomes contain a conserved set of genes most of which are involved in either photosynthesis or gene expression. Among the ribosomal protein genes present in higher plant plastid genomes, rps18 is special in that it is absent from the plastid genomes of several non-green unicellular organisms, including Euglena longa and Toxoplasma gondii. Here we have tested whether the ribosomal prote...

MBP(85-99), an immuno-dominant epitope of myelin basic protein which binds to the major histocompatibility complex haplotype HLA-DR2 is widely implicated in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. J5, an antagonist of MBP(85-99), that blocks the binding of MBP(85-99) to soluble HLA-DR2b much more efficiently than glatiramer acetate (a random copolymer comprising major MHC and T-cell receptor co...

We announce our successful computation of a list of representatives of the conjugacy classes of subgroups of Sn for n ≤ 18, including the 7 274 651 classes of subgroups of S18.

Light sources and emission spectra of the lamps ............................................................................................. S2 2. Modifications for the Synthesis of Λ/Δ-RhO ...................................................................... S4 3. Synthesis of Substrates ............................................................................................................

Symposia Presentations S01 Stem Cells During Development ....................................................................................S5 S02 Left Right Patterning ......................................................................................................S6 S03 Organogenesis I .........................................................................................................

We report that the overexpression of mitochondrial ribosomal protein MRPS18-2 (S18-2) can immortalize primary rat embryonic fibroblasts (REFs). The immortalized cells (18IM) lose contact inhibition, form foci, and are capable of anchorage-independent growth. Concurrently, mesodermal markers, such as vimentin, smooth muscle actin, and Fut4, disappear completely. 18IM cells express embryonic stem...