objective(s):eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4e (eif4e) is overexpressed in cervical cancer (cc). however, the molecular mechanisms are unclear. this study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism of eif4e gene overexpression in cc. materials andmethods:the human papillomavirus (hpv) type 18 e7 and eif4e mrnas were measured following knock down or overexpression of e7 gene by rt-pc...

objective: in this study, the possibility of prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome with real-time pcr method was evaluated. in this context, optimization of a suitable method for purification of high quality dna from amniotic fluid samples was also considered. materials and methods: pregnant women who had the high risk of having babies with down syndrome were selected according to the biochemica...

World oil demand and advanced oil recovery techniques have made it economically attractive to rehabilitate previously abandoned oil wells. This requires relatively fast mapping of the shape and location of the down-hole well structures. Practical factors prohibit the use of visual and other range sensors in this situation. Here, the feasibility of using a robotic manipulator for tactile mapping...