Analysis of a Structure With a Random Geometry

Cloning and sequencing of the cDNA encoding rice elongation factor 1β′

“…The 5' untranslated region is G+C-rich (76%), and the putative initiation codon, ATG, at position 55-57, is present just before the alanine codon, GCC, which is the Nterminal amino acid of the purified EF-Ifl" protein from rice embryo. N-Terminal methionine is also absent in the mature protein of Artemia salina EF-lfl [6], pig EF-I]~ [12] and wheat EF-I/~' (Oizumi, Matsamoto, Taira and Ejiri, unpublished). The first 31 amino acids except for the first methionine (position 2-32) predicted by the nucleotide sequences are all identical with those of the purified EF-1/~' protein (Fig.…”

The Physical Characteristics of Materials Used in the Manufacture of Orthoses for Patients with Diabetes

“…It has been established that low density plastazote is a highly deformable material; 6,22,23 materials defined as stiff, include pelite and firm plastazote. 7,23 Lack of standardized classification systems has led to ambiguity, particularly for materials falling within the midrange; rubber foam is reported to be highly deformable by some, 22,23 but, conversely, is considered as moderately deformable by others. 7 In clinical practice, in the management of diabetic foot pathologies, a laminate of several materials of varying stiffness maybe preferred in the manufacture of foot orthoses to produce a device capable of performing a number of desirable tasks.…”

“…Both aspects influence the performance and durability of the device, but published research evaluating the properties of materials used for the manufacture of foot orthoses for patients with diabetes is outdated. 6,7,9,11,14,16,17,19,21,23,24 This study aimed to provide practitioners with information that will allow choice of material in insole manufacture for the successful management of neuropathic diabetic feet. In particular, it investigated the physical properties of materials used in the fabrication of foot orthoses designed for the prevention of neuropathic diabetic foot ulceration.…”

A influência do processo de polimerização por energia de microondas e da sorção de água na adaptabilidade de próteses totais

“…Consideraram que quando usada com esta finalidade clínica, a técnica também se mostrou favorável, porque diminuiu o tempo de confecção e as próteses obtidas têm propriedades físicas de acurácia dimensionais, comparáveis com as feitas pelas técnicas convencionais. 68 compararam a adaptação de bases de prótese feitas em resina curada convencionalmente e por energia de microondas. Através de um modelo maxilar desdentado padrão feito em alumínio foram confeccionadas bases de prótese de espessura idêntica.…”