Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can infect various cell types but limits its classical growth-transforming function to B lymphocytes, the cells in which it persists in vivo. Transformation initiates with the activation of Wp, a promoter present as tandemly repeated copies in the viral genome. Assays with short Wp reporter constructs have identified two promoter-activating regions, one of which (UAS2) ...

This article describes the process of composing an electroacoustic music piece using a 5.1 surround sound system for studio monitoring and diffusion in a concert hall. Specific spatial ideas explored in the composition of the piece are explained in connection to the possibilities offered by this system, as well as to its limitations. Considerations are outlined regarding the quality of the spat...

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NIMET DIAMOND ADATIA Fracture Resistance And Surface Treatment Of Y-TZP Prepable Ceramic Abutments and Bars. (Under the direction of Dr. Stephen Bayne) Intraoral preparation of zirconia implant abutments creates deep surface defects making abutments susceptible to fracture during loading. Fracture strengths were tested for (1) HIP-processed zirconia bars (Astra-Tech) after preparation and/or su...

Dysregulated anabolic responses to nutrition/exercise may contribute to sarcopenia; however, these characteristics are poorly defined in female populations. We determined the effects of two feeding regimes in older women (66 ± 2.5 yr; n = 8/group): bolus whey protein (WP-20 g) or novel low-dose leucine-enriched essential amino acids (EAA) [LEAA; 3 g (40% leucine)]. Using [(13)C6]phenylalanine i...

von Willebrand factor (vWF) is synthesized by endothelial cells and stored in endothelium-specific granules, the Weibel-Palade (WP) bodies. The release of vWF from endothelial cells in vitro in response to secretagogues such as thrombin is considered to result in the loss of WP bodies through the fusion of the WP bodies with the plasma membrane. Biochemical and morphological techniques, includi...

OBJECTIVE In older adults, widespread pain (WP) is common, although its etiology is unclear. This study sought to identify factors associated with an increased risk of developing WP in adults age ≥50 years. METHODS A population-based prospective study was conducted. A baseline questionnaire was administered to subjects to collect data on pain, psychological status, lifestyle and health behavi...