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The avidin protein family members are well known for their high affinity towards D-biotin and high structural stability. These properties make avidins valuable tools for a wide range of biotechnology applications. We have identified a new member of the avidin family in the zebrafish (Danio rerio) genome, ...
Background An effective way to control cancer is by prevention. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological malignancy. Progress in the treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer has been hampered due to the lack of an appropriate animal model and absence of effective chemo-prevention strategies. ...
A transportable device for colonizing and harvesting invertebrate animals in proximity to a floor of a body of water includes at least two quadrangular frames, each of which include a trapping surface. A central hinge is disposed between opposing, inner traverse sides of the at least two quadrangular ...
In the case of this lift installation (1), a car (3, 4) contains an intercepting apparatus (11), which is arranged on the car and is intended for braking and securing the car (3, 4) as required on the guide rail (9) or on a braking rail. The intercepting apparatus (11) is connected to an arrangement ...
The invention relates to an arrangement (14) and to a method for actuating and restoring an intercepting apparatus in a lift installation (1), and to correspondingly equipped lift installations. The arrangement (14) contains a pressure accumulator (24), preferably a compression spring, which can move, ...
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and apparatuses for gripping and shearing a downhole cable. In one embodiment, a line cutter mandrel includes: a tubular mandrel; a pocket disposed along an outer surface of the mandrel and longitudinally coupled to the mandrel; a channel ...
A range of infant food products wherein each product in the range includes minimal levels of undesired by-products produced during processing as indicated by less than about 15 micrograms furan per kg food product.
Display window(1) comprising one or more support shelves (2) for the display of products (P) such as fish, cheese, meat products, and the like, characterized in that said display window is associated with a multimedia totem (4) provided with touch-screen (5) on which icons or buttons (I) appear corresponding ...
The box jellyfish Alatina moseri forms monthly aggregations at Waikiki Beach 8–12 days after each full moon, posing a recurrent hazard to swimmers due to painful stings. We present an analysis of long-term (14 years: Jan 1998– Dec 2011) changes in box jellyfish abundance at Waikiki Beach. We tested ...
Background The relationship between species diversity and components of ecosystem stability has been extensively studied, whilst the influence of the genetic component of biodiversity remains poorly understood. Here we manipulated both genotypic and allelic richness of the seagrass Zostera noltii, ...
This review reports details on the natural products isolated from Taiwan soft corals during the period 2008–2012 focusing on their in vitro and/or in vivo anti-inflammatory activities. Chemical structures, names, and literature references are also reported. This review provides useful and specific information ...
Fisheries bycatch of marine animals has been linked to population declines of multiple species, including many sea turtles. Altering the visual cues associated with fishing gear may reduce sea turtle bycatch. We examined the effectiveness of illuminating gillnets with ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting ...
The mechanisms and the mediators relaying Fsh action on testicular functions are poorly understood. Unlike in mammals, in fish both gonadotropins (Fsh and Lh) are able to efficiently stimulate steroidogenesis, likely through a direct interaction with their cognate receptors present on the Leydig cells. ...
Background & Aims Diet contributes to colorectal cancer development and may be potentially modified. We wanted to identify the biological mechanisms underlying colorectal carcinogenesis by assessment of diet-gene interactions. Methods The polymorphisms IL10 C-592A (rs1800872), C-rs3024505-T, IL1b ...
Background Problems related to food security in Russian Arctic (dietary imbalance, predominance of carbohydrates, shortage of milk products, vegetables and fruits, deficit of vitamins and microelements, chemical, infectious and parasitic food contamination) have been defined in the literature. But ...
The present invention relates to the use of polyoxalates as binders for antifouling coating compositions and antifouling coating compositions comprising the polyoxalates.
The invention relates to a system (2) for monitoring a plurality of objects (6) in a predefined detection area (8), including: a plurality of radiofrequency identification tags (4), each tag (4) being suitable for being attached onto an object (6); at least one radiofrequency reader (10) for reading ...
Abstract Sensitive Area Mapping; the Important Step in Establishing the Oil Spill Response Strategy for Offshore Operations Fast, accurate and immediate response is required in case of oil spill occured from the offshore oil and gas activities to minimize the impact to the environment ...
Vertebrate hosts often defend themselves against several co-infecting parasite genotypes simultaneously. This has important implications for the ecological dynamics and the evolution of host defence systems and parasite strategies. For example, it can drive the specificity of the adaptive immune system ...
Assessing the trophic role and interaction of an animal is key to understanding its general ecology and dynamics. Conventional techniques used to elucidate diet, such as stomach content analysis, are not suitable for large threatened marine species. Non-lethal sampling combined with biochemical methods ...