September 17, 2002

September 2002 Extramurally Speaking

Corresponding author: Tel: +46 18 4714316 Fax: +46 18 551120 E-mail: [email protected] BACKGROUND: Allergic asthma is associated with an increased number of eosinophils in the airway wall. Eosinophils secrete cationic proteins, particularly major basic protein (MBP). Aim: To investigate the effect of synthetic cationic polypeptides such as poly-L-arginine, which can mimic the ef...

Discussion Paper – September 2002

The following notes contain a computer simulation concerning a basic nonWalrasian equilibrium system, following the Edmond Malinvaud “short side” approach, as far as the price adjustment is concerned, and the sequential Hicksian “weeks” structure with regard of the temporal characterization. Two strongly heterogeneous classes of agents will be taken into consideration: the “rich” and the “poor”...

Electromagnetic Formation Flight Progress Report : September 2002

September 2002 Fellowships Grants and Awards

Corresponding author: Tel: +49 228 732337 Fax: +49 228 732408 E-mail: [email protected] BACKGROUND: Serum neopterin concentrations rise during activation of the cellular immune system. It is suggested that neopterin interacts with cellular redox mechanisms. This induces oxidative stress, which inhibits intracellular Ca transients in various cell types. In type II alveolar epithelial cells, Ca ...

Progress Report September 2002 Agoraphobia Research

Agoraphobia is a disabling condition. According to Davidson (2002) most agoraphobics feel uncomfortable in social scenarios, where the presence of others seems to lead personal freedom, uncontrollably, and provoke the fear and the apprehension of gaining other’s visual attention in an explosion of panic attack. “This means that agoraphobics to overcome their anxiety have to become especially sk...