To understand the expression of NADPH oxidase components during neutrophil maturation, we examined the expression of mRNAs and proteins for NADPH oxidase components, and the superoxide-producing activity using HL-60 cells incubated with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO). Northern blot and Western blot analyses revealed that gp91(phox), p67(phox), and p47(phox) were expressed after myelocyte stages, whe...

The purpose of the present study is to determine the clinical value of nitroblue tetrazolium reduction test (NBT) to diagnose inflammatory processes in dogs, and compare to white blood cell count (WBC) and concentration of plasma fibrinogen. To this end, we determined the percentage of NBT reducing neutrophils, concentration of plasma fibrinogen and WBC of 242 dogs, including both healthy dogs ...

Mesenteric arteries supplying an intestinal segment were occluded for 5 minutes and then released. During reperfusion, two series of measurements were made with various substances topically applied to the extraluminal surface. In the first series, reduced nitro blue tetrazolium (NBT) was extracted from tissue and measured spectrophotometrically, as an index of oxidative damage. In the second se...

Evidence confirms that nature-based therapy (NBT) has a positive effect on people with mental illnesses. However, there is a lack of evidence on the meaning of NBT for specific patient groups. The Nacadia® Therapy Garden was designed according to an evidence-based design process, and an NBT programme was developed. The aim of the study was to illuminate the phenomenon of participants' lived exp...

In vitro studies were conducted to determine whether conditioned medium from rat fetal urogenital sinus explants would affect phenotypic characteristics of NBT-II urinary bladder carcinoma cells in culture. NBT-II cells were exposed to medium (30%, v/v) conditioned for 48 h by intact urogenital sinus explants derived from 18-day fetal rats. Upon exposure for 23 h the [3H]thymidine incorporation...

In order to meet the urgent need for high temperature piezoelectric materials with a Curie over 400 °C, Mn/Nb co-doped strategy has been proposed improve weak performance of Aurivillius-type Na0.5Bi4.5Ti4O15 (NBT) ceramics. this paper, crystal structure, electrical properties, and thermal stability B-site Na0.5Bi4.5Ti4-x(Mn1/3Nb2/3)xO15 (NBT-100x) ceramics were systematically investigated by co...

Purpose Nature-based tourism (NBT) blossoming requires sound monitoring models to maximize its potential in the industry. Cooperation of different segments from nature economy will lead a sustainable NBT. Therefore, qualitative and quantitative relation between these subdivisions has be investigated. Design/methodology/approach This paper proposes an advanced NBT model for design optimum system...

Antioxidant activity of polar methanolic extract of aerial parts of Ocimum sanctum using multiple screens was studied. Various concentrations of the standardized extract were examined for the free radical scavenging activity, superoxide radical scavenging potential and effect on nitric oxide production in RAW 264.7 mouse monocytes cell line. The results indicated that the O. sanctum extract has...

The rich and diverse Natural Heritage of Bulgaria is a prerequisite for the development nature- based tourism (NBT) new type. research carried out by implementation ecosystem approach. results include an assessment natural heritage capacity to provide goods services NBT in Tourist Regions (TR) Bulgaria. show spatial distribution sites all nine TR their different types NBT. There are only 37 mun...