AIM The present work aimed to develop lateral flow immunochromatographic strip (ICS) test for detection of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) specific antibodies in chicken sera. MATERIALS AND METHODS A rapid lateral flow immunochromatographic test (LFIT) has been developed, in which SE Group D antigen labeled with the gold chloride molecules laid on the conjugate pad. Staphylococcus aureus protein ...

PURPOSE Japanese hop (Humulus spp.) and mugwort (Artemisia spp.) are notable causes of autumn pollinosis in East Asia. However, Japanese hop and mugwort pollen extracts, which are widely used for the diagnosis, have not been standardized. This study was performed to standardize Japanese hop and mugwort pollen extracts. MATERIALS AND METHODS Allergen extracts were prepared in a standardized wa...

Our endeavors are devoted to the explanation of the nature of the magnetic relaxation phenomena in the herein prepared [Mn(II)5(HPO4)2(PO4)2(H2O)4]n (1). The behavior investigation indicates the prominence of the half-occupied magnetic centers and the competence of the antiferromagnetic interactions and non-zero magnetic moments. The investigation suggests that the design and synthesis of unusu...

Dr. Class' resignation, which was precipitated, according to his prepared, statement, by "a growing conflict of philosophy between the President (Pitzer) and myself with respect to the practices and policies to be followed in the best interest of Jones College," will take effect at the end of this semester. Dr. Vandiver will serve as Master of Jones for the second semester tefore he assumes dut...

Introduction: Diabetic ulcers are one of the main causes of morbidity and hospitalisation and thereby affecting the quality of life of persons suffering from the condition. The aim of the study was to assess the level of satisfaction of persons who underwent treatment for diabetic ulcers using negative pressure produced from locally available materials. Materials and Methods: Creating negative ...