The apparent tumour selective apoptosis inducing activity of recombinant soluble TRAIL has aroused much interest for use in clinical application. However, to fully exploit its therapeutic potential the characteristics of both the TRAIL receptor system and sTRAIL should be taken into account. Firstly, the wide spread expression of the various TRAIL receptors throughout the human body; secondly, ...

Using an estimated DSGE model that features monetary and fiscal policy interactions and allows for equilibrium indeterminacy, we find that a passive monetary and passive fiscal policy regime prevailed in the pre-Volcker period while an active monetary and passive fiscal policy regime prevailed post-Volcker. Since both monetary and fiscal policies were passive pre-Volcker, there was equilibrium ...

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Abstract On 6 December 2006, Australia and Korea announced a joint study on a possible Australia-Korea free trade agreement (AKFTA) to promote trade and economic relations between the two countries. The paper provides empirical evidence on the possible gains and their transmission mechanism from this agreement. Significantly, it uses a new economic policy modelling approach, the endogenous grav...

The October 2011 issue of Clinical Chemistry highlights the importance of monitoring pneumatic tube systems (PTSs) to control preanalytical factors that may affect laboratory results (1, 2 ). Two important themes emerge: (a) the possible requirement of morefrequent monitoring if the PTS produces changes in the 3-axis acceleration (i.e., forces) and (b) consideration for specific populations of ...

In a series of recent experiments, the HOMO-LUMO energy gaps of small Si clusters deposited on a graphite substrate have been determined by Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM). The values obtained were found to be substantially smaller than the energy gaps of corresponding passivated clusters. This work considers dimensional reduction as a possible mechanism for a sizeable energy gap narrowing ...