We assessed the effects of the c-kit ligand, stem cell factor (SCF), in the jejunal mucosal mast cell hyperplasia that occurs during infection with the intestinal nematodes, Nippostrongylus brasiliensis or Trichinella spiralis in rats. Compared with vehicle-treated rats, rats treated with SCF (25 micrograms/kg/d, intravenous [i.v.] for 14 days) during N brasiliensis infection exhibited signific...

In the present research work physical, mechanical and tribological behavior of Aluminum (Al) alloy LM13 reinforced with Nano-sized Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) particulates were fabricated, mechanical and tribological properties were investigated. The amount of nano TiO2 particulates in the composite was added from 0.5% to 2% in 0.5 weight percent (wt %) increments. The Al-LM13-TiO2 Metal Matrix Com...

The paper addresses an optimization-based reference calculation method for Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC) operating in normal and constrained situations (when the converter needs to prioritize its quantities as it has reached voltage or current limitations, e.g. during system faults). optimization problem prioritizes satisfy external AC active reactive set-points demanded by grid operator ...

Flexible DC transmission systems experience negative damping characteristics in the high-frequency range due to delay system control link. This can lead interactions between impedance of modular multilevel converters (MMCs) and AC lines, resulting oscillation (HFO) issues. To resolve this problem, a simplified MMC model was developed, taking into account current inner loop The Sobol method empl...

The current work aims to investigate the mechanical properties of rare oxide reinforced Mg alloy based MMCs. Magnesium matrix considered in study is AZ91D alloy, whereas earth oxides were CeO2 and Y2O3. Y2O3 particulate reinforcement percentage was varied from 1 3% steps 1% its influence on Stir casting route adopted fabricate sample for study. Microstructure analysis illustrated uniform distri...

The performance characteristics of metal matrix composites (MMCs) and the need to study their fretting fatigue wear during service are discussed. Four main elements MMCs (aluminum, copper, titanium, iron, magnesium, nickel, etc.) These factors influencing fatigue, mechanism research, life prediction, development process protection methods, respectively. Factors such as internal crack nucleation...

Expulsion of gastrointestinal nematodes is associated with pronounced mucosal mast cell (MMC) hyperplasia, differentiation, and activation, accompanied by the systemic release of MMC granule chymases (chymotrypsin-like serine proteases). The beta-chymase mouse mast cell protease-1 (mMCP-1) is expressed predominantly by intraepithelial MMCs, and levels in the bloodstream and intestinal lumen are...

Metal Matrix composites (MMCs) are light weight, high-strength materials with potential application in areas such as automobile, aerospace, defence and other industries. MMCs are projected to significantly reduce the overall weight of the vehicle and aircraft while maintaining satisfactory structural strength. Micron and Nano-sized ceramic particle reinforced aluminum matrix composites fabricat...

Aluminum-based metal matrix composite (MMC) materials are used in the design of ground transportation vehicles and aircraft. Compared with conventional, unreinforced alloys, composite materials usually exhibit higher strength, both at ambient and elevated temperatures, as well as good fatigue strength and wear resistance. MMCs could be produced by variety of methods such as Stir cast, Liquid In...