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“In this work, near critical n-heptane is used as reaction medium for the copolymerization of polyethylene with styrene monomer, using alkylation reaction with different amounts of aluminum chloride (AlCl3) as catalyst. In this way, polyethylene chains will be more available to react with the catalyst. The reaction effect on pure reactants, as well as, the catalyst activity was
previously investigated. The reaction occurrence was corroborated by analyzing the reaction products before and after careful polystyrene extraction with tetrahydrofuran. The reaction products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Topoisomerase inhibitor differential scanning calorimetry, and selleck chemicals size exclusion chromatography. The possible architecture for the copolymer
molecule was proposed from the molecular characterization results. On the other hand, the polystyrene grafting modifies final properties of polyethylene, increasing the oxygen barrier properties without deteriorating significantly the mechanical properties of the films. In this sense this reaction seems to be a promising route to modify PE films to increase the barrier properties. (c) 2011 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci, 2012″
“The role of G beta gamma subunits in cellular signaling has become well established in the past 20 years. Not only do they regulate effectors once thought to be the sole targets of G alpha subunits, but it has become clear that they also have a unique set of binding partners and regulate signaling learn more pathways that are not always localized to the plasma membrane. However, this may be only the beginning of the story. G beta gamma subunits interact with G protein-coupled receptors, G alpha subunits, and several different effector molecules during assembly
and trafficking of receptor-based signaling complexes and not simply in response to ligand stimulation at sites of receptor cellular activity. G beta gamma assembly itself seems to be tightly regulated via the action of molecular chaperones and in turn may serve a similar role ill the assembly of specific signaling complexes. le propose that specific G beta gamma subunits have a broader role in controlling the architecture, assembly, and activity of cellular signaling pathways.”
“Background: An effective malaria vaccine, deployed in conjunction with other malaria interventions, is likely to substantially reduce the malaria burden. Efficacy against severe malaria will be a key driver for decisions on implementation. An initial study of an RTS, S vaccine candidate showed promising efficacy against severe malaria in children in Mozambique. Further evidence of its protective efficacy will be gained in a pivotal, multi-centre, phase III study.