four conformationally restricted analogues of pentamidine were prepared. then, different concentrations (0.039, 0.078, 0.156, 0.312 and 0.625 mg/ml) of each compound and two positive controls (amphotericin b and pentamidine, 0.625 mg/ml), one negative control (culture medium) and one solvent control (dmso) were prepared and placed in 24-well plates containing 50000 parasite per well. promastigo...

Abstract Based on the decoherence‐free states, two multi‐party semi‐quantum private comparison protocols are proposed to counteract collective noises. One can resist collective‐dephasing noise well, and other collective‐rotation noise. With assistance of a semi‐honest third party (TP), multiple classical participants with restricted quantum abilities compare their secret information by performi...

Background: Severe metabolic acidosis occurs during orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) particularly during the anhepatic phase. Although NaHCO3 is considered as the current standard therapy, there are numerous adverse effects. The aim of this study was to determine whether the restricted use of normal saline during anesthesia could reduce the need for NaHCO3.Methods: In this study we enroll...

We address the synthesis of serial chain spatial mechanisms with revolute joints in which the rotations about the joints are coupled via cables and pulleys. Such coupled serial chain mechanisms o er a middle ground between the more versatile and compact serial chains and the simpler closed chains by combining some of the advantages of both types of systems. In particular, we focus on the synthe...

Coherent point drift is a well-known algorithm for solving set registration problems, i.e., finding corresponding points between shapes represented as sets. Despite its advantages over other state-of-the-art algorithms, theoretical and practical issues remain. Among issues, (1) it unknown whether the always converges, (2) meaning of parameters concerning motion coherence unclear. (3) relatively...

the typical characterization of individuals with mild mental retardation, by seldom being able to live independently. As evidenced by the example of Williams syndrome, summary test scores often do not represent well the level of ability within individual domains. Thus it is crucial to take into account etiology when planning either basic research or intervention. At the same time, it is importa...

Single, double, and triple hindfoot arthrodeses are used to correct hindfoot deformities and relieve chronic pain. However, joint fusion may lead to dysfunction in adjacent articular surfaces. We compared range of motion in adjacent joints before and after arthrodesis to determine the effects of each procedure on joint motion. The theory of moment of couple, bending moment and balanced loading ...