We investigate a degree preserving variant of the $\Delta$-Y transformation which replaces triangle with new 6-valent vertex has double edges to vertices that had been in triangle. This operation is relevant for understanding scalar Feynman integrals 6 dimensions. study structure equivalence classes under this and its inverse, particular attention when are finite, they contain simple 6-regular ...

The decomposition mechanisms of electrolyte mixtures in lithium-ion batteries are still not completely understood, although the degradation has a direct effect on efficiency and lifetime these devices. main aim this study is to investigate reaction ethylene carbonate ...

Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is a cytokine with many activities. It has functions in the regulation of the immune system and the nervous system. Furthermore, IL-6 is involved in liver regeneration and in the metabolic control of the body. On target cells, IL-6 binds to an 80 kDa IL-6 receptor (IL-6R). The complex of IL-6 and IL-6R associates with a second protein, gp130, which thereupon dimerizes and i...

To clarify the mechanisms by which Triton WR-1339 causes an elevation in the plasma fibrinogen level, we studied the time courses of hepatic mRNA expression for beta-chain fibrinogen, interleukin-6 (IL-6) and IL-6 receptor (R) by RT-PCR. After intravenous injection of Triton WR-1339 (150, 300 and 500 mg/kg) in Sprague-Dawley rats, the plasma level of fibrinogen and MCP-1 significantly and dose-...

Glucose-6-phosphatase activity in the rat brain in vivo was estimated by measuring the differential loss of tritium and carbon-14 from the glucose pool labeled by a mixture of [2-3H]glucose and [U-14C]glucose. The results provide no evidence of significant dephosphorylation of glucose-6-phosphate and do not support the hypothesis of a futile cycle involving glucose-6-phosphatase activity in the...

congenital cystic lesions of the pancreas are rare findings. furthermore, dermoid cyst of the pancreas is exceptionally uncommon. a review of the world literature showed that only 18 documented cases of dermoid cyst of the pancreas were reported so far. the pre-operative evaluation of this lesion is rather questionable, with definitive diagnosis taking place intra-operatively. herein, we presen...

Lines of Action (LOA) is a two-person zero-sum game with perfect information; it is a chess-like game with a connection-based goal. In this note the 6 × 6 variant of LOA is weakly solved. A Proof-Number search method, PN, is used to compute that the game is a win for the first player (Black). Based on the results of solving the boards up to 6× 6, an optimistic time frame is given for solving 7×...