The interaction of Cu2+ with isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH) and some of its derivatives has been investigated by means of electron spin resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, and optical absorption studies. It could be shown that an interaction exists between the metal ions and the hydrazine side chain in addition to the very weak interaction with the ring nitrogen. The results obtained indi...

The effect of divalent cations on cell fusion by concentrated Sendai virus, inactivated by beta-propiolactone, was investigated using Vero and mouse L-929 cells in monolayers. With both cell lines, which are normally resistant to exogenous viral fusion, Cu(2+) in sublethal concentrations was found to promote polykaryon formation to a marked degree. The simultaneous presence of Cu(2+) and virus ...

Mass transfer in porous media has been of interest to a number of researchers in the field of engineering. The transfer of substances is generally attributed to diffusion, convection of pore fluid and, in some cases, reaction with surfaces of porous media. It is difficult to understand owing to the great sensitivity to ambient conditions such as gravity, boundary geometry and fluid properties. ...