a matrix $pintextmd{c}^{ntimes n}$ is called a generalized reflection matrix if $p^{h}=p$ and $p^{2}=i$‎. ‎an $ntimes n$‎ ‎complex matrix $a$ is said to be a reflexive (anti-reflexive) matrix with respect to the generalized reflection matrix $p$ if $a=pap$ ($a=-pap$)‎. ‎in this paper‎, ‎we introduce two iterative methods for solving the pair of matrix equations $axb=c$ and $dxe=f$ over reflexiv...

A (semistability) factor [semifactor] of a matrix AE r: nn is a positive definite [positive semidefinite] matrix H such that AH + HA* is positive semidefinite. We give three proofs to show that if A has a semistability factor then it cannot be unique. We give necessary and sufficient conditions for a matrix H to be a (semi)factor of a given matrix. We also determine the dimension of the cone of...

matrix metalloproteinases (mmps) are a family of neutral proteinases that are important in normal development, cellular differentiation or migration, angiogenesis, neurogenesis, wound repair, and a wide range of pathological processes such as oxidative stress and neuroinflammation. mmps have been demonstrated to increase the permeability of the blood–brain barrier (bbb) by degrading the compone...

We describe the effect of activated Factor XIII (Factor XIIIa, plasma transglutaminase) on the incorporation of plasma fibronectin into extracellular matrix by cultured human fibroblasts. In the absence of added Factor XIIIa, fibronectin binds to cultured fibroblast cell layers and is assembled into disulfide-bonded multimers of the extracellular matrix. When Factor XIIIa was included in the bi...

OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a novel fibroblast growth factor-2 gene formulation, providing a localized and sustained availability of the adenoviral vector from a collagen-based matrix, in combination with CO 2 transmyocardial laser revascularization would lead to an enhanced angiogenic response and improved myocardial function. METHODS Fibroblast growth fac...

population growth and consequently increasing waste are made concern about resources degradation. thus, municipal solid waste management (mswm) becomes a priority for experts in recent decades. to apply new technology in mswm and engineering methods is the base of determining strategies, health and environmental policies. mswm is included some factors such as waste generation, collection, trans...

human bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cells (hbmscs) have the potential to differentiate into cells such as adipocyte, osteocyte, hepatocyte and endothelial cells. in this study, the differentiation of hbmscs into endothelial like-cells was induced in presence of vascular endothelial growth factor (vegf) and insulin-like growth factor (igf-1). the differentiated endothelial cells were exam...