Abstract Introduction Appendectomy is associated with complications and negative appendicectomy. We evaluated the rate predictors of NAR in a cohort. Method Patients' data who underwent emergency appendicectomies over year was analysed. A definition NA; absence inflammatory cells appendix. The calculated using (NAR-SDC) (NAR-STC). Leucocytosis total WBC >11000/mm3, elevated CPR >5...

BACKGROUND Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP) is present in eosinophil granules. It has been associated with eosinophil-associated disorders. OBJECTIVE We compared serum ECP levels in allergic and non-allergic rhinitis patients and evaluated the association with the eosinophil count and the total IgE level. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed medical records and categorized enrolled patients ...

Abstract Introduction Negative appendicectomy (NA) is still a major issue following appendicectomy. We evaluated the rate and predictors of negative in cohort. Patients Methods Data patients who underwent emergency appendicectomies over year was collected analysed. The absence inflammation and/or other significant pathology appendix considered by standard definition. A stricter definition NA in...

Grafting of [W([triple bond]NAr)(=CHtBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))(2)] on a silica partially dehydroxylated at 700 degrees C (SiO(2- (700))) generates the corresponding monosiloxy complex [([triple bond]SiO)W([triple bond]NAr)(=CHtBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))] as the major species (approximately 90%) along with [([triple bond]SiO)W([triple bond]NAr)(CH(2)tBu)(2,5-Me(2)NC(4)H(2))(2)], according to mass bal...

As Array Express and other repositories of genome-wide experiments are reaching a mature size, it is becoming more meaningful to search for related experiments given a particular study. José introduced a model-based approach that allows for the search to be based upon actual measurement data instead of textual annotations. The method extracts information about the biological processes different...

For the ninth year running, NAR and Oxford Journals have provided sponsorship and awarded travel bursaries and prizes to students in recognition of their outstanding achievements. This year, sponsorship and prizes were given at 13 different meetings. A list of the awards is presented below. Our warm congratulations go to the prize winners. Travel Sponsorship IS3NA XXI: International Round Table...

BACKGROUND Non-allergic rhinopathy (NAR), formerly known as vasomotor rhinitis, is a non-allergic and non-infectious chronic disease that is accompanied by nasal hyperemia, rhinorrhea, and no increase in the number of eosinophils. Although the medications for NAR, including intranasal corticosteroids and intranasal antihistamine, have been used in clinical practice, given the relative paucity o...

Cellular energy generation uses membrane-localized electron transfer chains for ATP synthesis. Formed ATP in turn is consumed for the biosynthesis of cellular building blocks. In contrast, heme cofactor biosynthesis was found driving ATP generation via electron transport after initial ATP consumption. The FMN enzyme protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase (HemG) of Escherichia coli abstracts six electron...

The molybdenum and tungsten active site model complexes, derived from the protein X-ray crystal structure of the first W-containing nitrate reductase isolated from Pyrobaculum aerophilum, were computed for nitrate reduction at the COSMO-B3LYP/SDDp//B3LYP/Lanl2DZ(p) energy level of density functional theory. The molybdenum containing active site model complex (Mo-Nar) has the largest activation ...