Corresponding author: Hyeon Ju Shin, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Korea University, Anam-dong 5-ga, Sungbuk-gu, Seoul 136-705, Korea. Tel: 82-2-920-5632, Fax: 82-2-928-2275, E-mail: [email protected] This manuscript was presented as an E-poster in the 88th the Korean society of anesthesiologists which was held in grand Hilton hotel, Seoul, Kor...

Pollen tube growth is a polarized growth process whereby the tip-growing tubes elongate within the female reproductive tissues to deliver sperm cells to the ovules for fertilization. Efficient and regulated membrane trafficking activity incorporates membrane and deposits cell wall molecules at the tube apex and is believed to underlie rapid and focused growth at the pollen tube tip. Rab GTPases...

The plant vascular system serves a vital function by distributing water, nutrients and hormones essential for growth and development to the various organs of the plant. In this review, attention is focused on the role played by the phloem as the conduit for delivery of both photosynthate and information macromolecules, especially from the context of its mediation in traits that are important to...

Background: This study was conducted to observe the effects on cord blood CBC parameters of newborns of delivery routes (by spontaneous vaginal and caesarean section), maternal age and parity in our setup. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on cord blood sample of 404 newborns (271 delivered by spontaneous vaginally and 133 by elective caesarean section), and their mothers from July...

Background Needle-free, painless and localized drug delivery has been a coveted technology in the area of biomedical research. We present an innovative way of trans-dermal vaccine delivery using a miniature detonation-driven shock tube device. This device utilizes~2.5 bar of in situ generated oxyhydrogen mixture to produce a strong shockwave that accelerates liquid jets to velocities of about 9...

The development of a plant growth chamber capable of sustaining plant growth over multiple generations is a necessary step towards the attainment of a Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS). The studies herein examine the effects of aeration abilities and rates on plants grown in three model nutrient delivery systems during germination and over the life-cycle of the plant. These stud...

PURPOSE The optimal delivery medium for esomeprazole magnesium enteric-coated pellets dispersed in various concentrations of Ora-Plus suspension through commonly used nasogastric and gastrostomy tubes using a previously used standardized in vitro protocol was studied. METHODS The study was conducted in two phases. In phase A, 60 size 14 French nasogastric tubes were used to compare esomeprazo...