The effect of hydrostatic pressure on the calcium-dependent hydrolysis of dinitrophenyl phosphate by the sarcoplasmic calcium transport enzyme has been studied. The magnesium dinitrophenyl phosphate complex is the true substrate of the enzyme (K = 7000 M-1) by which it is hydrolyzed at 20 degrees C with a turnover rate of 4 s-1. Activation by calcium ions occurs between 0.1 and 1 microM as obse...

the acute toxicity of salts of alkali and alkaline earth metals, such as sodium (na), potassium (k), calcium (ca) and magnesium (mg) were studied on the egg and larval stages of indian major carp labeo rohita (hamilton). the acute toxicity experiments were conducted followed by the range finding bioassay tests. the experiments were conducted in triplicates. the cumulative percentage of dead or ...

To assess the relationship between maternal and fetal mineral homeostasis, serum calcium, magnesium, inorganic phosphate, parathyroid hormone, and vitamin D metabolite concentrations in venous cord sera from 15 preterm singletons and 3 twin pairs were compared with the levels found in maternal sera. Cord calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels were significantly higher than the respective lev...

The effect of magnesium sulphate in releasing calcium emission from interference by phosphate and sulphate has been investigated. Samples were diluted in 10 mM MgSO(4), 2 mM NaCl, giving final calcium concentrations of about 0.05 to 0.10 mM. In this diluent, galvanometer readings were proportional to calcium concentrations up to 0.4 mM. The magnesium sulphate released calcium emission from depr...

This paper presents the results of an investigation on the effects of concentration of cations on activated sludge properties and membrane fouling in submerge membrane bioreactors. The working volume of the experimental setup was two liters. The cellulose acetate membrane was immersed in the bioreactor. The flocculability, settling properties and fouling propensity of activated sludge was measu...

Nucleotide binding to sarcoplasmic reticulum vesicles was investigated in the absence of calcium using both filtration and fluorescence measurements. Filtration assays of binding of radioactive nucleotides at concentrations up to 0.1 mM gave a stoichiometry of one ATP-binding site/sarcoplasmic reticulum ATPase molecule. When measured in the presence of calcium under otherwise similar conditions...

Data are presented on the effects on 12 normal subjects of a 3-mm period of venous occlusion of the arm. Concentrations of both total calcium and total protein in serum are significantly increased, while serum magnesium and phosphorus and plasma ionic calcium concentrations remain unchanged. Concentrations of both total calcium and total protein are significantly greater in the serum of men tha...

Oral calcium supplements (80 mg/kg per 24 h) were given to 23 preterm infants, and the course of serum calcium, magnesium, immunoreactive calcitonin, and gastrin was compared with a control group of 23 matched infants. In the supplemented group, serum calcium concentrations remained at the baseline level (2.31 mmol/l +/- 0.18 SD) while a fall (from 2.27 +/- 0.18 to 1.91 +/- 0.24 mmol/l) was obs...

The consumption of soft drinks is a crucial factor in determining persistent hypocalcemia. The aim of the study is to evaluate the biochemical mechanisms inducing hypocalcemia in a female patient with usual high consumption of cola drink and persistent hypocalcemia, who failed to respond to high doses of calcium and calcitriol supplementation. At baseline and after pentagastrin injection, gastr...

the waste tyres represent a source of energy and valuable hydrocarbon products. waste tyres were pyrolysed catalytically in a batch reactor under atmospheric pressure. the effects of basic catalysts (mgo and caco3) were studied on the pyrolysis products. the distribution ratio of gas, liquid and char with mgo and caco3 were 24.4:39.8:35.8 wt % and 32.5:32.2:35.2 wt % respectively at 350°c for 2...