The enterococcal surface protein, Esp, is a high-molecular-weight surface protein of unknown function whose frequency is significantly increased among infection-derived Enterococcus faecalis isolates. In this work, a global structural similarity was found between Bap, a biofilm-associated protein of Staphylococcus aureus, and Esp. Analysis of the relationship between the presence of the Esp-enc...

he aim of this study was to estimate the reproducibility related to the presence and to the measurements of elongated styloid process (ESP), based on panoramic radiographs and the prevalence of ESP. Experimental design: one hundred sixty six panoramic radiographs were used, from edentulous patients from the Radiology Clinic files, at Araraquara Dental School, Unesp, during a four-year period. O...

We have identified a novel omega-hydroxy-alkanedicarboxylic acid, ESP 55016, that favorably alters serum lipid variables in obese female Zucker (fa/fa) rats. ESP 55016 reduced serum non-HDL-cholesterol (non-HDL-C), triglyceride, and nonesterified fatty acid levels while increasing serum HDL-C and beta-hydroxybutyrate levels in a dose-dependent manner. ESP 55016 reduced fasting serum insulin and...

Abstract This paper examines the way students developed their leadership potential by delivering an oral presentation and a project in ‘English for Social Sciences’ course. By using communicative approach, were motivated to develop skills, which stimulated learning understanding at deeper levels. The survey was conducted with 14 undergraduate level, second year ESP Sciences 1 course; attend Pub...

This is a summary of my 1994–1995 course on Algebraic Numbers. (Revised and improved on 1993– 1994!) The background assumed is standard elementary number theory—as found in my Level III course—and a little (Abelian) group theory. Corrections and suggestions for improvement are welcome, and will be credited in future editions! I first learned algebraic number theory from Stewart & Tall’s book ([...

This case study was a preliminary stage of an on-going research and development project on developing business English textbook integrated with digital tools for students Education at Nahdlatul Ulama University Yogyakarta. It investigated the students’ perceived needs their course. To collect data, analysis questionnaire administered to using Google form including necessities, lacks, wants prac...

Staphylococcus aureus exhibits a strong capacity to attach to abiotic or biotic surfaces and form biofilms, which lead to chronic infections. We have recently shown that Esp, a serine protease secreted by commensal Staphylococcus epidermidis, disassembles preformed biofilms of S. aureus and inhibits its colonization. Esp was expected to degrade protein determinants of the adhesive and cohesive ...

Rev Esp Cardiol. 2010;63(4):488-502 493 Hariharan R, Kacere RD, Angelini P. Can stent-angioplasty be a valid alternative to surgery when revascularization is indicated for anomalous origination of a coronary artery from the opposite sinus? Tex Heart Inst J. 2002;29:308-13. 5. Brothers JA, Stephens P, Gaynor JW, Lorber R, Vricella LA, Paridon SM. Anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery with...