The impact that nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) application rates on the sulfur (S) fractions in leaves and fruits of greenhouse-grown cucumbers plants (Cucumis sativus L. cv. Brunex) are presented. The treatments were as follows: N (N11⁄4 5 g NO3NH4=m, N21⁄4 10 g NO3NH4=m, N31⁄4 20 g NO3NH4=m , N41⁄4 40 g NO3NH4=m), two levels of P (P11⁄4 8 g H3PO4=m 2 and P21⁄4 16 g H3PO4=m), ...

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor statins are used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. However, statins have adverse effects on skeletal muscles with unknown mechanism. We have reported previously that fluvastatin induced vacuolation and cell death in rat skeletal myofibers by depleting geranylgeranylpyrophosphate (GGPP) and suppressing small GTPases, particularly Rab (FASEB J 21:4087-4094, 20...

The prevalence of threatened species in predator scats has often been used to gauge the risks that predators pose to threatened species, with the infrequent occurrence of a given species often considered indicative of negligible predation risks. In this study, data from 4087 dingo (Canis lupus dingo and hybrids) scats were assessed alongside additional information on predator and prey distribut...

OBJECTIVE To raise pharmacist awareness about the needs and concerns of our patients with visual impairment and to review useful strategies to foster medication adherence. SUMMARY As patient-centered pharmacists, we need to understand the challenges faced by our patients with low vision and tailor pharmaceutical care to best fit their needs. Evidence-based best practices in labeling and writt...

Acinetobacter baumannii is an important bacterium that emerged as a significant nosocomial pathogen worldwide. The rise of A. baumannii was due to its multi-drug resistance (MDR), while it was difficult to treat multi-drug resistant A. baumannii with antibiotics, especially in pediatric patients for the therapeutic options with antibiotics were quite limited in pediatric patients. A. baumannii ...

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There is a growing interest in synthetic, chemical systems capable of undergoing autonomous shape changes and/or self-motion. Important examples include solid objects such as catalytic Au/Pt nanorods, mechanically responsive gels driven by oscillating reactions, and liquid systems in which self-motion is induced by surface-tension gradients. The latter class of systems includes iodine/iodide-co...

1. Respiratory activity was recorded from spinal ventral roots in the isolated intact central nervous system (CNS) of newborn opossum, Monodelphis domestica. These signals occurred in synchrony with movements of the ribs and the electromyogram (EMG) recorded from the intercostal muscles during inspiration. Rhythmical activity could be recorded for more than 6 h in acute preparations. 2. The rhy...