The Vibrio vulnificus vuuA gene, of which expression is repressed by a complex of iron and ferric uptake regulator (Fur), was characterized to localize the Fur-binding site in its upstream regulatory region. In silico analysis suggested the presence of two possible Fur-binding sites; one is a classical Fur-box and the other is a previously reported distinct Fur-binding site. Site-directed mutag...

We studied the potential benefit of using artificial neural networks (ANNs) for the diagnosis of thyroid function. We examined two types of ANN architecture and assessed their robustness in the face of diagnostic noise. The thyroid function data we used had previously been studied by multivariate statistical methods and a variety of pattern-recognition techniques. The total data set comprised 3...

I compared values for the free thyroxin index derived from data obtained by four triiodothyronine-uptake kits for 93 euthyroid subjects with normal or altered thyroxin-binding globulin binding capacity. In addition, I devised a mathematical model of an "ideal" free thyroxin index. Only one uptake kit satisfactorily normalized values for the free thyroxin index in the increased thyroglobulin gro...

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate thyroid function tests in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and pre-gestational DM and control group. Methodology : There were 61 pregnant diabetic women in study group and 35 pregnant women in control group. Serum T4, T3, T3RU, FTI, TSH and Anti TPO Ab were assessed in each person. Results : About 36% of patients had GDM and 64% pre-gestatio...

Experiments are described showing that an anion exchange resin may be used as a simple means of determining the amount of free radio-activity in emulsions of triolein and oleic acid labelled with (131)I in the form of (131)ICl. In the case of radio-iodinated triolein no special modifications are necessary. With radio-iodinated oleic acid, the working solution is made up with an excess of unlabe...

Novel polyethersulphone (PES) based polymeric beads containing graphene oxide (GO), prepared by a phase inversion technique for the first time, were evaluated for actinide ion uptake from acidic feed solutions. The actinide ions studied were Am, Pu, Th, UO2 2+ while Eu was taken as a representative trivalent lanthanide ion. The feeds used for the uptake studies were unbuffered aqueous pH soluti...

In order to compare the effect of propylthiouracil (PTU) of Iran Hormone Co. and that of Dr. Herbrand KG, Germany, 28 patients with toxic goiter entered this study. Each patient received 200 mg PTU daily for the first 4 weeks and 50 mg daily thereafter. 17 patients received PTU from Iran Hormone (group 1) and 111 took PTU from Germany (group 2). T4, T3 and TSH by RIA and resine T3, uptake were ...

Glass ionomer cement systems have become important dental restorative and luting materials for use in preschoolers, children and teenagers. These materials form chemical bonds to tooth structure, are biocompatible, release fluoride ions for uptake by enamel and dentin, and are able to take up fluoride ions from dentifrices, mouthwashes, and topically applied solutions. Unlike early glass ionome...

Chitosan was cross-linked using glutaraldehyde in the presence of magnetite. The resin obtained was chemically modified through the reaction with tetraethylenepentamine ligand. The obtained resin was loaded with Mo(VI) and investigated. The adsorption characteristics of the obtained resin toward As(V) at different experimental conditions were investigated by means of batch and column methods. T...