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  • 1
    Keywords: Forschungsbericht
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 60 p. = 3,64 Mb, text and images
    Edition: [Elektronische Ressource]
    Language: German
    Note: Differences between the printed and electronic version of the document are possible , Contract BMBF 96NR-172-F , Also available as printed version , Systemvoraussetzungen: Acrobat Reader.
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    [S.l.] : American Institute of Physics (AIP)
    Journal of Applied Physics 87 (2000), S. 2149-2157 
    ISSN: 1089-7550
    Source: AIP Digital Archive
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: The recovery of structural defects in gallium nitride (GaN) and aluminum nitride (AlN) after implantation of 111In+ and 89Sr+ in the dose range (0.1–3) 1013 cm−2 and ion energies of 60–400 keV has been investigated as a function of annealing temperature with emission channeling (EC) and perturbed γγ angular correlation spectroscopy. The implanted In and Sr atoms occupied substitutional sites in heavily perturbed surroundings of point defects after room temperature implantation. No amorphization of the lattice structure was observed. The point defects could be partly removed after annealing to 1473 K for 10–30 min. Lattice site occupation of implanted light alkalis, 24Na+ in GaN and AlN as well as 8Li+ in AlN, were also determined by EC as a function of implantation and annealing temperature. These atoms occupied mainly interstitial sites at room temperature. Lithium diffusion and the occupation of substitutional sites was observed in GaN and AlN at implantation temperatures above 700 K. A lattice site change was also observed for sodium in AlN, but not in GaN after annealing to 1073 K for 10 min. © 2000 American Institute of Physics.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1471-4159
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract: Peripheral noxious stimuli have been shown to induce prostaglandin (PG) E2 release at the site of inflammation and in the spinal cord. The antiinflammatory and antinociceptive effects of cyclooxygenase-inhibiting drugs are thought to depend on the inhibition of PG synthesis. R-Flurbiprofen, however, does not inhibit cyclooxygenase activity in vitro but still produces antinociceptive effects. To find out whether R-flurbiprofen acts via inhibition of spinal PG release, concentrations of PGE2 and flurbiprofen in spinal cord tissue were assessed by microdialysis. The catheter was transversally implanted through the dorsal horns of the spinal cord at level L4. R- and S-flurbiprofen (9 and 27 mg kg-1, respectively) were administered intravenously 10-15 min before subcutaneous injection of formalin into the dorsal surface of one hindpaw. Flurbiprofen was rapidly distributed into the spinal cord with maximal concentrations after 30-45 min. Baseline PGE2 dialysate concentrations were 100.6 ± 6.4 pg ml-1 (mean ± SEM). After formalin injection they rose about threefold with a maximum of 299.4 ± 68.4 pg ml-1 at 7.5 min. After ∼ 1 h PGE2 levels returned to baseline. Both flurbiprofen enantiomers completely prevented the formalin-induced increase of spinal PGE2 release and reduced PGE2 concentrations below basal levels. S- and R-flurbiprofen at 9 mg kg-1 produced a minimum of 15.8 ± 5.2 and 27.7 ± 14.9 pg ml-1, respectively, and 27 mg kg-1S- and R-flurbiprofen resulted in 11.7 ± 1.7 and 9.3 ± 4.7 pg ml-1, respectively. PGE2 levels remained at the minimum up to the end of the observation period at 5 h. When 27 mg kg-1R-flurbiprofen was injected intravenously without subsequent formalin challenge, baseline immunoreactive PGE2 concentrations were not affected. S-Flurbiprofen (27 mg kg-1), however, led to a moderate reduction (∼40%). The data suggest that antinociception produced by R-flurbiprofen is mediated at least in part by inhibition of stimulated spinal PGE2 release and support the current view that increased spinal PGE2 release significantly contributes to nociceptive processing.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1399-3054
    Source: Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
    Topics: Biology
    Notes: Rapid changes of enzyme activity are obtained by post-translational modification of cysteine residues of some chloroplast enzymes. Individual fine-tuning is achieved by specific factors acting upon the redox cycle. In order to study the regulatory properties of these enzymes, they are purified from leaves or in a recombinant form from Escherichia coli. The various factors acting upon the enzyme in vivo can be simulated in vitro. However, in these studies, some subtle technical problems can be encountered. Two cases are presented in this article, and an attempt is made to explain some previous, seemingly contradictory results. The Calvin-cycle enzyme glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase in its less active A8B8 form can be dissociated and thereby activated in vitro simply by diluting out the protein. On the other hand, activation requires the presence of reduced thioredoxin (Td) and an increase in ionic strength when performed at a high protein concentration, as present in vivo. Chloroplast fructose-1,6-bisphosphatase (FBPase) is purified from E. coli as an enzyme similar to that purified from leaves. However, using the standard protocol for lysis of the bacteria leads to a form with some unusual properties as changed isoelectric point, lack of Ca2+/fructose-1,6-bisphosphate (FBP) dependency of reductive activation, and lack of activity at high pH and high Mg2+ concentration. These observations are used in order to better understand the characteristics of the activation/inactivation process.
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  • 5
    ISSN: 1432-086X
    Keywords: Key words: Peripheral arterial occlusive disease—Intermittent claudication—Angioplasty—Superficial femoral artery, long-segment occlusion—Distal ostial collateral stenosis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Purpose: To evaluate the angiographic and clinical effects of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of distal ostial collateral stenoses in patients with claudication and long-segment occlusion of the superficial femoral artery (SFA). Methods: In ten patients (9 men, 1 woman) with stable intermittent claudication due to chronic long-segment occlusion of the SFA a high-grade stenosis of the distal collateral ostium of the deep femoral artery to the popliteal artery were dilated. PTA was performed using popliteal artery access. Claudication distances on the treadmill and ankle-brachial pressure indices (ABI) at rest were analyzed before, 1 week, and 14 weeks after PTA. Results: Initial technical success was obtained in all patients. There were no significant periprocedural local complications. The initial mean claudication distance on the treadmill increased significantly from 107 ± 65 m to 306 ± 209 m (p 〈 0.01), the maximal claudication distance from 203 ± 128 m to 392 ± 167 m (p 〈 0.01). The mean ABI changed slightly but significantly (0.61 ± 0.08 vs. 0.64 ± 0.07; p 〈 0.05). Early follow-up after 14 weeks revealed no clinical deterioration. Conclusion: This new technique is considered helpful in patients with well-defined claudication and long-segment occlusion of the SFA.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1432-0738
    Keywords: Key words NQO1 polymorphism ; Real-time PCR ; Colorectal cancer
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The present study used a rapid and single-step method for genotyping of NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase (NQO1) codon 609 polymorphism using real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-analysis and subsequent melting curve analysis for the analysis of allelic distribution of NQO1. The design was a case control study of 323 Caucasians with colorectal cancer and 205 healthy controls. There was no difference in the frequencies of the mutated NQO1 allele (NQO1*2): 0.190 for control individuals and 0.195 for cancer patients, respectively (P=0.947). When this allelic distribution was further compared between non-smoking and smoking colorectal cancer patients, it appeared that the frequency of the wild-type allele NQO1*1 was higher in the smoking than in the non-smoking group [Odds ratio (OR), 0.434; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.13–1.42]. This observation may suggest a protective role of the NQO1 wild-type allele in colon cancer susceptibility of individuals exposed to NQO1-inducing chemicals.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1432-1084
    Keywords: Key words: Renal arteries – Stenosis or obstruction – Renal arteries – Transluminal angioplasty – Stents and prostheses – Renal hypertension
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. The aim of this study was to determine long-term success of flexible tantalum stents for the treatment of ostial and truncal renal artery stenosis. Since 1989, flexible tantalum stents (type Strecker) were implanted in 34 patients (36 arteries, 25 ostial lesions, 11 truncal lesions) with uncontrollable renovascular hypertension, 9 of them in association with renal insufficiency. Stents were placed unilaterally in 32 patients, and bilaterally in 2 patients for the treatment of renal artery stenosis. Thirty-five of 36 lesions were atherosclerotic, including 5 recurrencies after previous percutaneous transluminal renal angioplasty (PTRA). One patient had Takayasu arteritis. Stents were implanted after unsuccessful PTRA of 11 truncal and 23 ostial lesions, and as a primary procedure in 2 ostial lesions. Follow-up examinations included blood pressure measurement, determination of serum creatinine level, color duplex sonography, or angiography. The technical success rate was 92 %. Technical failure included incorrect stent placement (1 of 36 lesions, 2.8 %), and stent dislocation (2 of 36 lesions, 5.6 %), and two stents were retrieved percutaneously. In one case of Takayasu arteritis, residual stenosis of 40 % was observed. After technically successful stent placement, 77 % of patients became normotensive with or without medication. In the remaining patients there was partial improvement with blood pressure between 140 and 180 mmHg. Renal function improved in 76 % of patients (completely in 3 of 8, 38 %; and partially in 3 of 8, 38 %). Primary patency rate including all stented lesions and initial technical failures was 82.4 % ± 6.8 (1 year) and 82.4 % ± 9.2 (3 years). After technically successful stent placement, patency rates were 89.9 ± 5.6 % (1 year), and 89.9 ± 7.6 % (3 years). For ostial lesions, primary patency rate was 87.9 ± 6.7 % (1 year) and 87.9 ± 9.2 % (3 years). Placement of flexible tantalum stents in renal arteries is technically demanding, especially in ostial lesions. Once placed successfully, stent patency rate is excellent.
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  • 8
    ISSN: 1432-1238
    Keywords: Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome Capillary leak syndrome Necrotizing fasciitis C1-esterase inhibitor
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. Objective: To evaluate the effect of adjunctive C1-esterase inhibitor substitution therapy on clinical characteristics and outcome of patients with streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Design: Observational. Setting: Medizinische Poliklinik, University of Bonn, Germany. Patients: Seven patients with direct or indirect evidence of streptococcal TSS. Intervention: In addition to conventional and supportive therapy, all patients received 2–3 single doses of C1-esterase inhibitor totaling 6,000–10,000 U within the first 24 h after admission. Measurements and results: All patients developed fulminant septic shock, multiorgan failure and/or capillary leak syndrome and necrotizing fasciitis within 10–72 h following the onset of first symptoms. Between 1 and 4 days following administration of C1-esterase inhibitor, a marked shift of fluid from extravascular to intravascular compartments took place in all but one patient, accompanied by a transient intra-alveolar lung edema and rapidly decreasing need for adrenergic agents. Six of seven patients survived. Conclusions: These clinical observations in a small series of patients and the favorable outcome point towards a positive effect of early and high-dose administration of C1-esterase inhibitor as adjunctive therapy in streptococcal TSS. The possible mechanism involved may be the attenuation of capillary leak syndrome (CLS) via early inactivation of complement and contact systems. Controlled studies are needed to establish an improvement of the survival rates of patients with streptococcal TSS following administration of C1-esterase inhibitor.
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  • 9
    ISSN: 1432-2013
    Keywords: β-Adrenergic stimulation Atria Calcium fluorescence Cardiac myocytes Cell contractility Phospholamban Relaxation SERCA2a
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. Cardiac myocyte relaxation is brought about mainly through Ca2+ uptake into the sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) by a Ca2+-ATPase isoform, SERCA2a. Its activity is modulated by another protein, phospholamban (PLB). The levels of both proteins differ in some mammals between atrial and ventricular myocardium and this may lead to differences in relaxation, especially under stimulatory conditions. At a concentration of 100 nM, the β-adrenergic agonist isoprenaline (ISO) accelerates the relaxation of rat papillary muscle more than that of the left atria (16.4 versus 4.0% hastening of time to 50% relaxation, respectively). Ventricular myocytes were 24.7% quicker in reaching 50% of their diastolic length after contraction when treated with ISO compared to atrial myocytes, which were only 3.6% faster. Ca2+ fluorescence transients were also abbreviated in ventricular compared to atrial myocytes exposed to ISO (41.9 versus 25.2% hastening of time to 50% peak Ca2+ respectively). Ca2+ uptake into ventricular SR vesicles was increased by 13% in the presence of protein kinase A while that into atrial SR vesicles remained unaffected. Western blotting analysis revealed 23% less SERCA2a protein, but 76% more PLB in ventricular compared to atrial tissue. We conclude that the distinct levels of SERCA2a and PLB in ventricular and atrial myocardium are responsible for the differential modulation of the relaxation process arising from β-adrenergic stimulation in single rat atrial and ventricular myocytes.
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  • 10
    ISSN: 1434-601X
    Keywords: PACS. 21.60.-n Nuclear-structure models and methods – 23.20.Lv Gamma transitions and level energies – 27.80.+w 190 ≤A≤ 219
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Physics
    Notes: Abstract: High-spin states in 202Pb and 203Pb have been investigated by in-beam γ-ray spectroscopy following the reaction 198Pt(9Be,xn). A search for magnetic rotational bands in these isotopes confirmed one of the two bands previously assigned to 202Pb and revealed a new band in this isotope. No evidence for magnetic rotation has been found in 203Pb.
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