... expression of α-actinin may determine the extent of antibody deposition [10] These observations, together with the demonstration that α-actinin immunization generates nephritogenic autoantibodies ... prevalence of LN [14] Finally, levels of anti- α-actinin antibodies correlated with those of anti- DNA antibodies and were significantly higher in patients with renal flares [5] While these results ... determinations of anti- α-actinin antibodies over time were necessary for proving more conclusively a pathogenic as well as a diagnostic role for these autoantibodies in human lupus In their prospective...
... inflamed soft tissue] - [area of normal soft tissue] (3) Area of bone proliferation = [area of proliferated bone] - [area of normal bone] S erum concentration of interleukin-6 At the end of whole ... soft tissue swelling and bone proliferation Each value was calculated by these equations; (1) Area of soft tissue = [whole area of paw] - [bone area] (2) Area of soft tissue swelling = [area of ... that the Fos protein can be used as a neuronal marker of nociception Therefore reduced spinal Fos expression by the treatment of BP in this study suggested that the antinociceptive effect of BP...
... response to various inflammatory stimuli and imply a role for this cytokine in the regulation of infectioninduced immunity Because they promote inflammatory processes, the production of heterodimeric ... mast cells [34] Together with the limited distribution of WSX-1, the ability to activate Jak/STAT signaling pathways implies that the principal function ofthe IL-27R, like that of fellow GP130 user ... transcription ofthe soluble receptor component (IL-12p40/EBI3) is always greater than that ofthe helical subunit (IL-12p35/IL-27p28) [3,6,24,25] In the case of IL-12p40, it can also dimerize with the...
... to the regulation of TNF-α and IL-1β in the OA synovium (as demonstrated here), it appears unlikely that the neutralisation of either of these cytokines would affect the production ofthe other ... state ofthe cells days after addition ofthe Enbrel and/or the neutralising anti- IL-1β antibody There appears to be a discrepancy with regard to MMP-1: whereas the neutralising antiIL-1β antibody ... We also studied the effect of Enbrel and/or the neutralising anti- IL-1β antibody on the spontaneous production ofthe major MMPs (1, 3, 9, and 13) The neutralising anti- IL-1β antibody alone had...
... in the skeleton ofthe feet can be noted at the basis of os metatarsale V, os metatarsale I and in the tuber calcanei on the right side; on the left side, the basis and the proximal parts of ... 0.05) The head was clinically involved in 2.7%, the extremities in 53.3%, the thorax in 19.6%, the spine in 6.5% and the pelvis in 17.9% of patients (Table 1) At the time of diagnosis, 22% of patients ... using the ESR as a biochemical marker of response in the core set Some children in our cohort have a normal ESR throughout the study, compromising the utility ofthe definition of improvement The...
... mainly theroleof SLPI and elafin in the lung SLPI Gene structure, protein and antiproteinase activity SLPI is one ofthe two members ofthe ALP superfamily of proteinase inhibitors (the other ... Because ofthe previously mentioned characteristics of SLPI and elafin as ‘alarm molecules’ involved in the regulation of early events in theinflammatory process, the overexpression of these inhibitors ... There is therefore no definite indication of whether a deficit in either SLPI or elafin could be responsible for the development of COPD in patients that are primary research In addition to their...
... suppression of these cytokines in the presence of ANXA1 has been attributed to the lack of activation ofthe members ofthe MAPK family – pERK, pP38 and pJNK The absence of ANXA1, on the other hand, ... inflammation The possible roleof ANXA1 as a second messenger in theantiinflammatory response to steroids further highlights its function as an antiinflammatory protein (Crompton et al., 1988) Theanti ... a major role in the growth function of cells A 40% reduction of ANXA1 levels in the G2/M phase ofthe cell cycle indicate another potential role for ANXA1 in the regulation ofthe cell cycle (Raynal...
... who are truthful and demonstrate regard for their own outcomes and those of others • Moderately Politicized Area – greater acceptance of behind the scenes tactics so long as the goals ofthe group are achieved ... Outline Roleof Power Rules for Using Power Roleof Power Power defined: • Ability or official capacity to exercise control; authority • Ability to influence or control others Sources of Power ... Find the Soft Spot Encourage others to open up • Gain disclosure of something private or personal about your counterpart • Expression of trust Identify true motivations and sources of objections...
... DC: The World Bank) Chernow, Ron, 1997, The Death ofthe Banker The Decline and the Fall ofthe Great Financial Dynasties The Triumph ofthe Small Investor (New York: Vintage Books, a Division of ... to further improve the bank’ risk position s and counterparties, on their side, might consider for them unnecessary to further assess the riskiness ofthe bank Finally, the inadequacy ofthe static ... factoring the long-term market potential of borrowing firms in their risk analysis The higher their reputational capital, the stronger their incentive to lengthen the time horizon of their approach...
... such professional colleagues on the world The Association has theroleof coordinating the activities ofthe members in order to protect the interests ofthe members and improve the position of Vietnam ... to the realization ofthe objectives and duties ofthe Association, may be invited to join the Association as Honorary members In general, this stipulation on the membership in the Statue ofthe ... expanding With their experiences, they have learned the value of offering quality services In the way of growing, they have also open branches to establish a worldwide presence These companies...
... where the consequences of infection can be very severe, while the risk of living with one’s beloved cat is practically nill References Angulo FJ, Glaser CA, Juranek DD et al Caring for pets of immunocompromised ... with the human immunodeficiency virus Clin Infect Dis.1994;18:14-24 Han K, Shin DW, Lee TY, et al Seroprevalence of Toxoplasma gondii infection and risk factors associated with seropositivity of ... 94: 963-965 Grant S and Olsen CW Preventing zoonotic diseases in immunocompromised persons: theroleof physicians and veterinarians Emerg Infect Dis 1999; 5: 159-163 http://www.medsci.org ...
... and English at the expense ofthe other languages that exist in the country, the adult language program in Botswana maintains the hegemony and the gap between the poor and the rich, the major and ... improve the quality of life ofthe poor and rural people adult education programs should include as one of its components the observation and imitation ofthe artisans and other skilled persons in the ... for the betterment of their conditions It could mobilize the so called minorities to oppose their status and challenge the hegemony ofthe majority communities in Botswana 31 In most parts of the...
... Diagram 1.- Quantity of ATM, EDC Source Report on result of 2009 card products and services The graph shows the quantity of ATM, EDC changing over period of four years In 2007, the quantity of EDC is ... sells the transaction to the acquire and is reimbursed the amount ofthe sales ticket by the acquirer (4) - The acquirer then summits the ticket to the issuer for payment, via the ICO interchange ... maintaining the flow of funds and information between issuing and acquiring members The exchange of financial information is called clearing The exchange ofthe actual funds for the transaction and the...
... “bộ” “trọn gói” theo nguyên tắc giá gói nhỏ tổng số tiền mua hàng theo phương thức riêng rẽ Định giá theo nguyên tắc địa lý: cách thức mà doanhnghiệp định giá bán sản phẩm theo nguyên tắc địa ... sản phẩm Bề rộng chủng loại sản phẩm phân giải số lượng mặt hàng thành phần theo tiêu thức định ví dụ theo kích cỡ, theo công suất… Bề rộng chủng loại sản phẩm mục tiêu công ty định phần Những ... trường theo giác độ khác Theo quan điểm Marketing thị trường bao gồm tất khách hàng tiềm ẩn có nhu cầu mong muốn cụ thể sẵn sàng có khả tham gia vào trao đổi để thoả mãn nhu cầu Như vậy, theo khái...
... values, others say advertising merely reflects the values of society rather than shaping them They argue that consumers' values are defined by the society in which they live and are the results of ... in the other countries, partly due to the limitation of means of communication and citizens’ perception The most popular type of advertising is on TV Following is the advertising price chart of ... promotion, which is one ofthe most vital tools in Marketing The appearance and theroleof advertising is increasingly higher in the market economy Advertising shows the rapid growth in technology...
... will further explore the recent theories of leadership, and evaluate if these make a further contribution to the recognition ofthe skills and attributes of women in management or leadership roles ... to therole each theory may have played in raising the profile of women in management or leadership roles Early leadership theories In the 18th and 19th centuries, philosophers suggested a theory ... Hence, the behavioural theories can be viewed as limited in raising the profile of women in management However, during this period of research, there was an emerging recognition ofthe importance of...
... negotiated price The trade of inter-bank bond market relies on the securities booking system ofthe CGSDTC and the bond trading system ofthe inter-bank lending centre The trading system ofthe national ... bonds In the case ofthe latter, commercial banks trade with investors at the prices they offer through their outlets, and provide depositing and clearing services to the investors B Roles ofthe ... reflect the true quality of loans In recent years, the application ofthe fivecategory classification method has been advanced thanks to the strong push ofthe central bank and the efforts of commercial...
... its conventional counterpart; therefore, the Þnal assessment of safety is always comparative The scientiÞc basis ofthe evaluation process is the concept of “substantial equivalence.” Regulatory ... throughout the world bears little resemblance to teosinte, the original ancestor of corn The newer techniques involving genetic engineering, on the other hand, allow for the transfer of a few genes ... presence of GM ingredients Unfortunately, standardized methods not currently exist for most ofthe GM ingredients on the market today Two types of tests are used for the detection of GM material The...