We introduce a new mode of operation for CD-systems of restarting automata by providing explicit enable and disable conditions in the form of regular constraints. We show that, for each CD-systemM of restarting automata and each mode m of operation considered by Messerschmidt and Otto, there exists a CD-systemM′ of restarting automata of the same type asM that, working in the new mode ed, accep...

Zinc (an essential trace element) and cadmium (a ubiquitous environmental pollutant with acclaimed toxicity) have been found to occur together in nature, with reported antagonism between the two elements. The present study aimed at determination of plasma levels of zinc (Zn) and cadmium (Cd) and their interrelationship in adult Nigerians. The series comprised adults (n=443) aged ≥18 yrs (mean ±...

The objective of this study was to examine a relationship between cadmium (Cd) accumulation and histopathological changes in the kidneys and liver of magpies (Pica pica) from a zinc smelter area. The concentrations of metallothionein (MT) and glutathione (GSH) that are linked to a protective effect against Cd toxicity were also determined. There was a positive correlation between the concentrat...

Multivariate statistical formulas were used to infer the morphological type and longitudinal position of extracellularly recorded afferents. Efferent fibers were stimulated electrically in the nerve branch interconnecting the anterior and posterior VIIIth nerves. Responses of bouton (B) units depended on their inferred position: BP units (near the planum semilunatum) showed small excitatory res...

Bidentate enantiopure Schiff base ligands, (R or S)-N-1-(Ar)ethyl-2-oxo-1-naphthaldiminato-κ(2)N,O, diastereoselectively yield Δ/Λ-chiral four-coordinated, non-planar Cu(N^O)2 complexes [Ar = C6H5 R/S-L1, m-C6H4OMe R-L2, p-C6H4OMe R/S-L3, and p-C6H4Br R/S-L4]. Two N,O-chelate ligands coordinate to the copper(II) atom in distorted square-planar mode, and induce metal-centered Δ/Λ-chirality at th...

Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis L.), a turf grass species that is hypertolerant of cadmium (Cd), potential phytoremediation material for soil polluted with Cd. However, the mechanism Cd phytotoxicity in unclear. Here, we compared phenotype, induction oxidative stress, and structural non-structural carbohydrate contents between Cd-tolerant genotype (‘Midnight’, M) Cd-sensitive (‘Rugby’, R). Th...

To explore the associations among semen quality, oxidative DNA damage in human spermatozoa and concentrations of cadmium, lead and selenium in seminal plasma, 56 non-smoking subjects were asked to collect semen by masturbation into a sterile wide-mouth metal-free plastic container after 3 days of abstinence. The conventional semen parameters were analysed. The concentrations of Cd, Pb and Se in...

Abstract Background The newly derived simplified magnetic resonance index of activity (MARIAs) has not been verified in comparison with balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) for patients small-bowel Crohn’s disease (CD). We studied the correlation MARIAs simple endoscopic score Crohn's (SES-CD) ileum based on enterography (MRE) and BAE, respectively, CD. In addition, we determined impact these too...

Cervical dystonia (CD) has a wide range of non-motor (neuropsychiatric, sensory, dyssomnic) disorders. Relationships between dystonia, nonmotor manifestations the disease and patients quality life (QoL) require clarification. Objective: to clarify impact affective, behavioral disorders, sleep wakefulness on with CD. Patients methods. We examined 61 CD (mean age – 48.03±11.49 years, mean duratio...