We have developed a computational framework for accurate and efficient simulation of stochastic spatially inhomogeneous biochemical systems. The new computational method employs a fractional step hybrid strategy. A novel formulation of the finite state projection (FSP) method, called the diffusive FSP method, is introduced for the efficient and accurate simulation of diffusive transport. Reacti...

Endothelial cell (EC) adhesion, shear retention, morphology, and hemostatic gene expression on fibronectin (FN) and RGD fluorosurfactant polymer (FSP)-coated expanded polytetrafluoroethylene grafts were investigated using an in vitro perfusion system. ECs were sodded on both types of grafts and exposed to 8 dyn/cm(2) of shear stress. After 24 h, the EC retention on RGD-FSP-coated grafts was 59 ...

We studied phagolysosomal pH in alveolar macrophages (AM) using fluorescein-labeled yeast (FYP) and silica particles (FSP) as probes. Fluorescence intensities from the ingested test particles were measured on populations of AM using fluorescence spectrometry and on individual phagolysosomes using fluorescence microscopy. Measurements were performed on rabbit AM, which had been incubated with FY...

We present a new method for video-based coding of facial motions inherent with speaking. We propose a set of four Facial Speech Parameters (FSP): jaw opening, lip rounding, lip closure, and lip raising, to represent the primary visual gestures in speech articulation. To generate a parametric model of facial actions, first a statistical model is developed by analyzing accurate 3D data of a refer...

CONTENT Strumpell-Lorrain disease - or familial spastic paraplegia (FSP) - is a rare hereditary neurological disorder, mainly characterized by variable degrees of stiffness and weakening of the muscles, with cognitive impairment, deafness, and ataxia in the more severe cases. We describe two female siblings with FSP programmed for cholecystectomy and subtotal colectomy, respectively, and also h...

Fallopian tube sperm perfusion (FSP) is in short comprised of mild ovarian stimulation with the aim of maturing 2 follicles, ovulation induction and insemination using a large volume (4 ml) of inseminate. Perfusion studies demonstrated that with this large volume, the inseminate will fill the uterine cavity, flow through the fallopian tubes and some of it will end up in the peritoneal space. Th...

Abstract. In this study the Al-4.8Mg-1.0Mn-0.15Cr alloy was frictionally stir processed in order to enhance grain refinement effect and superplastic properties. The microstructure after friction processing (FSP) analyzed using light, scanning transmission electron microscopies. An additional cold rolling (50%) performed FSP, a comparative terms of superplasticity done between samples hot furthe...

Noble metal-TiO2 nanohybrids, NM0-TiO2, (NM0 = Pt0, Pd0, Au0, Ag0) have been engineered by One-Nozzle Flame Spray Pyrolysis (ON-FSP) and Double-Nozzle (DN-FSP), controlling the method of noble metal deposition to TiO2 matrix. A comparative screening two FSP methods was realized, using NM0-TiO2 photocatalysts for H2 production from H2O/methanol. The results show that DN-FSP process allows engine...

Friction stir processing (FSP) was used for the fabrication of Al-B4C surface composite. Al-Mg-Si alloy was considered as the substrate and B4C particles were incorporated into the substrate by thermo-mechanical effect of FSP. The effect of tool dimensions and different rotational speeds on the microstructure and microhardness of the composite layers was evaluated and the optimum process parame...