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  • 1
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    Immunogenetics 27 (1988), S. 174-179 
    ISSN: 1432-1211
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract In development, T cells first express their αβ antigen receptors in the thymus, where they may undergo selection processes leading to major histocompatibility complex (MHC) restriction and tolerance. A high proportion of thymocytes are thought to fail this selection in some way and to be destined for intrathymic death. These cells are categorized as the “cortical type” since they constitute most of the cortical cells; they express both CD4 and CD8 antigens but only very low levels of MHC class I antigens. One suggested cause of thymocyte death is a failure to produce a functional αβ T cell receptor (Tcr) due to errors in the rearrangements of germline DNA, resulting in V regions being absent or incorrectly spliced to the other segments of the transcribed gene. We have sequenced from the C region through to the V region of 14 rat Tcr β chain clones isolated from thymocyte cDNA libraries. Of the 14, 13 have complete and correct rearrangements, whereas one was expressed from an unrearranged gene. Most of these clones are likely to be derived from the cortical population, for Northern blot analysis showed that these cells and total thymocytes expressed similar amounts of β chain mRNA. Furthermore, the RNA from cortical-type cells contained a very similar ratio of full-length to truncated β chain mRNA as did activated thymocytes and mature T lymphocytes. The data imply that defective β chain gene rearrangement is not a major cause of failure in the selection of thymocytes. The sequences of the rat Tcr α and β chain constant regions are also reported.
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    Calcified tissue international 32 (1980), S. 69-76 
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Bone ; Marrow ; Blood flow ; Microspheres
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Summary Blood flow was measured in mature and immature dogs by means of tracer microspheres. Microspheres of 15 µm were found to be the most suitable size in the dog. Total body nonentrapment in the awake, standing dog is likely to be less than 10%. Cortical bone flood flow, devoid of periosteum and marrow, is 2.5 ml/100 g/min in mature dogs and 7.0 ml/100 g/min in immature dogs,P〈0.005. Blood flow in cancellous bone is greater than that in cortical bone in mature (P〈0.001) and immature (P〈0.02) dogs. Flow is different in different regions of a long bone because of different proportions of cortical and cancellous bone, probably because of interrelationships of function (surfaces undergoing remodeling) and, therefore, of energy metabolism and blood flow.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1573-4919
    Keywords: P2Y11 receptor ; extracellular ATP ; U937 cells ; K562 cells ; cyclic AMP
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The recently cloned P2Y11 receptor is unique amongst P2Y receptors with its coupling to the adenylyl cyclase pathway. P2Y11 has previously been shown to be expressed in human acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) HL-60 and NB4 cell lines, and both cell types elevate cyclic AMP (cAMP) levels upon stimulation with extracellular ATP. Acute erythroleukemic K562 cells and acute monocytic leukemia U937 cells did not elevate cAMP levels upon exposure to 1 mM extracellular ATP. However, K562 and U937 cells stably transfected with P2Y11 (K11 and U11 cells, respectively) were responsive to extracellular ATP, with an EC50 of 31 and 21 μM, respectively. The most potent agonists in both K11 and U11 cells were ATPγS (adenosine 5′-O-[3-thiotriphosphate]), ATPαS (adenosine 5′-O-[1-thiotriphosphate]), dATP and ADPβS (adenosine 5′-O-[2-thiobisphosphate]), which were of similar or greater potency compared to ATP itself. ADP and α,β-methylene ATP were less potent compared to ATP. The order of potency for ATP breakdown products was ATP 〉 ADP 〉 AMP ≥ Ado. UTP, a known activator of P2Y2 and P2Y4, was largely ineffective. In the transfected cells, ATP-induced cAMP elevation was inhibited by suramin (0.5 mM), but not XAC (20 μM) nor PPADS (100 μM). AMPS inhibited ATP-induced cAMP elevation in both K11 and U11 cells (EC50 ~ 3 mM) and may be a P2Y11-selective inhibitor. These results are similar to those observed for HL-60 cells and NB4 cells implicating P2Y11 as the receptor responsible for the ATP-induced cAMP elevations in these cells.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-1203
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We describe a 17-month-old infant with clinical features of Down syndrome and a normal karyotype by standard chromosomal analysis, her two uncles aged 28 and 30 years, respectively, with reduced intelligence and unusual appearance but not apparent Down syndrome, and a severely retarded 6-year-old girl with dysmorphy and epilepsy from the same family. Cytogenetic studies of patients and normal intervening relatives had been carried out at different institutions with normal results. Fluorescence in situ hybridization using whole chromosome painting and unique-copy probes (cosmids) and high-resolution banding revealed a familial subtelomeric translocation of chromosomes 18 and 21, resulting in partial trisomy 21 in the infant and her two uncles, and partial monosomy 21 in the 6-year-old girl. Cytogenetic breakpoints were located in bands 18q23 and 21q22.1, respectively. The molecular breakpoint on chromosome 21 was located between D21S211 (proximal) and D21S1283 (distal) and thus maps within the Down syndrome critical region.
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  • 5
    ISSN: 1432-1203
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We have analysed 1173 cystic fibrosis (CF) chromosomes from Switzerland for eight mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. This permitted the identification of 88.5% of all mutations present. A novel insertion mutation in exon 20 of the CFTR gene, 3905insT, was discovered. This mutation accounted for 4.8% of CFTR gene mutations in Switzerland and has since been identified in other populations of probable Swiss descent. It is associated with a highly variable clinical phenotype but always with pancreatic insufficiency. Haplotype analysis with three intragenic microsatellites in the CFTR gene showed that the mutation is associated with a haplotype rarely identified on other CFTR alleles and, therefore, that the frequency of the mutation in Switzerland is explained by a founder effect of a relatively recent mutation event.
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    Minds and machines 7 (1997), S. 442-447 
    ISSN: 1572-8641
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Computer Science , Philosophy
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1573-0697
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Philosophy , Economics
    Notes: Abstract This study explores the impact of environmental turbulence on relationships between personal and organizational characteristics, personal values, ethical perceptions, and behavioral intentions. A causal model is tested using data obtained from a national sample of marketing research professionals in South Africa. The findings suggest turbulent conditions lead professionals to report stronger values and ethical norms, but less ethical behavioral intentions. Implications are drawn for organizations confronting growing turbulence in their external environments. A number of suggestions are made for ongoing research.
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  • 8
    ISSN: 1573-5001
    Keywords: Pulsed-field-gradient NMR ; Translational diffusion coefficient ; Self-association ; Myosin light chain ; CHAPS
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Chemistry and Pharmacology
    Notes: Summary At the millimolar concentrations required for structural studies, NMR spectra of the calcium-binding protein myosin light chain 2 (MLC2) showed resonance line widths indicative of extensive self-association. Pulsed-field-gradient (PFG) NMR spectroscopy was used to examine whether MLC2 aggregation could be prevented by the zwitterionic bile salt derivative 3-[(3-cholamidopropyl)dimethylammonio]-1-propanesulfonate (CHAPS). PFG NMR measurements indicated that CHAPS was capable of preventing MLC2 self-association, but only at concentrations well above the critical micelle concentration of ∼7.5 mM. CHAPS was most effective at a concentration of 22.5 mM, where the apparent molecular mass of MLC2 correponded to a protein monomer plus seven molecules of bound detergent. The resolution and sensitivity of 2D 15N-1H HSQC spectra of MLC2 were markedly improved by the addition of 25 mM CHAPS, consistent with a reduction in aggregation following addition of the detergent. The average amide nitrogen T2 value for MLC2 increased from ∼30 ms in the absence of CHAPS to ∼56 ms in the presence of 25 mM CHAPS. The results of this study lead us to propose that PFG NMR spectroscopy can be used as a facile alternative to conventional techniques such as analytical ultracentrifugation for examining the self-association of biological macromolecules.
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  • 9
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    Minds and machines 1 (1991), S. 1-30 
    ISSN: 1572-8641
    Keywords: Artificial intelligence ; content ; cognitive science ; mind-body problem ; representation ; semantic ; syntax
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Computer Science , Philosophy
    Notes: Abstract I argue that there are no mental representations, in the sense of “representation” used in standard computational theories of the mind. I take Cummins' Meaning and Mental Representation as my stalking-horse, and argue that his view, once properly developed, is self-defeating. The argument implicitly undermines Fodor's view of the mind; I draw that conclusion out explicitly. The idea of mental representations can then only be saved by appeal to a Dennett-like instrumentalism; so I argue against that too. Finally, I argue that there is no good metaphysical reason in favour of believing in mental representations and that cognitive science can manage perfectly well without them.
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    Minds and machines 2 (1992), S. 85-95 
    ISSN: 1572-8641
    Keywords: Mental representation ; formal condition ; determinate content ; intentionality ; interpretation ; cognition
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Computer Science , Philosophy
    Notes: Abstract In his response to my ‘Why There Are No Mental Representations’, Robert Cummins accused me of having misinterpreted his views, and attempted to undermine a crucial premise of my argument, which claimed that one could only define a semantic type non-semantically by stipulating which tokens should receive a uniform interpretation. I respond to the charge and defend the premise.
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