The crystal structure of DMGO (dimethylglycine oxidase) from Arthrobacter globiformis in complex with folate compounds has revealed a novel THF (tetrahydrofolate)-binding fold [Leys, Basran and Scrutton (2003) EMBO J. 22, 4038-4048]. This fold is widespread among folate-binding proteins. The crystal structures of aminomethyltransferase (T-protein), YgfZ and TrmE all reveal similar THF-binding f...

Nowadays, sustainability practices in manufacturing are required for the business environment, especially SMEs. In particular, technology capabilities essential to enhance firms’ capacity. This paper explores relationship between infrastructure, and sustainable practice (SMP) context of The data were collected through questionnaires using purposive sampling Thailand, with completed 237 surveys ...

Tricyclic antidepressants such as amitriptyline (AMT) have been reported to have adverse side effects on cardiac performance. AMT effects on Ca handling in ventricular myocytes, however, are not well understood. Therefore, we investigated AMT action on sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca release in ventricular myocytes, ryanodine receptor (RyR) activity, and Ca uptake by SR microsomes. In permeabili...

OBJECTIVES To assess the utility of asking for presence of progressive forgetfulness (PF) prior to administering the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) when screening for dementia in the community-dwelling elderly Chinese. METHODS This was a two-phased community-based survey of elderly subjects (>or=50 yrs). In phase one, subjects were asked for PF and administered the AMT. Those having PF or an i...

Networked manufacturing is an advanced manufacturing pattern, born out of Internet technology and catering to an increasingly strong trend toward economic globalisation. In this paper the definition and basic features of networked manufacturing are presented, based on a review of state-of-the-art technology and an analysis of the requirements for enterprise collaboration. This paper will also g...

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) Nanoscience Technology Training Program was designed and implemented to meet the growing demand for technicians skilled in nanofabrication, surface analysis and production of various micro and nano-scale products. The program emphasizes hands-on training and utilizes a state-of–the–art Applied Science and Advanced Manufacturing Training Laborato...

M. Amiriyan, S. Ramesh*, R. Tolouei, W.J. Kelvin Chew, J. Purbolaksono, M.A. Hassan, M. Hamdi and W.D. Teng Faculty of Science and Engineering, Laval University, Quebec, G1V 0A6 Canada Centre of Advanced Manufacturing & Material Processing (AMMP), Department of Engineering Design and Manufacture, Faculty of Engineering, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ceramics Technology Grou...

INTRODUCTION The 21st century is said to be the century of the aging society which will require increasingly more advanced devices and systems to ensure comfort, safety and a high quality of life. There is no doubt that devices will become more complicated and more compact. The technologies used for manufacturing such devices must also be improved. Therefore, it will be important to develop inf...

A number of current manufacturing sectors are striving hard to introduce innovative long-term strategies into their operations. As a result, many scholarly studies have found it fruitful to investigate advanced manufacturing strategies such as agile, computer-integrated, and cellular manufacturing. Through the example of downstream cases, manufacturing sectors have learned that financial benefi...