Volume optimization was performed to obtain the theoretical lattice constants by using the generalized gradient approximation （GGA）. The electronic and magnetic properties of Heusler alloys CoaCrZ （Z -- Ga, Ge, As...Volume optimization was performed to obtain the theoretical lattice constants by using the generalized gradient approximation （GGA）. The electronic and magnetic properties of Heusler alloys CoaCrZ （Z -- Ga, Ge, As） were investigated by using local spin density approximation （LSDA）. Amongst the systems under investigation, CoECrGe and Co2CrGa give I00% spin polarization at the Fermi level （EF）. Co2CrGe and CoECrGa are the most stable half-metallic ferromagnets （HMFs）; their EF lie exactly at the gap of 0.24 eV and 0.38 eV, respectively, in the spin-down channel. Even though CoaCrAs gives a distinct and bigger gap as compared to CoECrGa and CoECrGe, its EF is not located at the middle of the gap in the spin-down channel. We have also found that the total magnetic moments increase as the Z goes from Ga to As. The calculated density of states and band structures show the HMF character for CoECrGe and Co2CrGa.展开更多
Diversity analysis and taxonomic profiles can be generated from marker-gene sequence data with the help of many available computational tools.The Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology Version 2(QIIME2)has been ...Diversity analysis and taxonomic profiles can be generated from marker-gene sequence data with the help of many available computational tools.The Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology Version 2(QIIME2)has been widely used for 16S rRNA data analysis.While many articles have demonstrated the use of QIIME2 with suitable datasets,the application to preclinical data has rarely been talked about.The issues involved in the pre-clinical data include the low-quality score and small sample size that should be addressed properly during analysis.In addition,there are few articles that discuss the detailed statistical methods behind those alpha and beta diversity significance tests that researchers are eager to find.Running the program without knowing the logic behind it is extremely risky.In this article,we first provide a guideline for analyzing 16S rRNA data using QIIME2.Then we will talk about issues in pre-clinical data,and how they could impact the outcome.Finally,we provide brief explanations of statistical methods such as group significance tests and sample size calculation.展开更多
Short term repeated exposure of 1-chloroacetophenone (CN) vapours at a concentration of 0.153 mg per litre for 15 minutes daily on 10 consecuitve days in Swiss albino male mice resulted in increased mortality to Liste...Short term repeated exposure of 1-chloroacetophenone (CN) vapours at a concentration of 0.153 mg per litre for 15 minutes daily on 10 consecuitve days in Swiss albino male mice resulted in increased mortality to Listeria monocytogenes. Significantly elevated bacterial growth was observed in the spleen and liver of the CN exposed animals. The increased bacterial count in these organs was evident within 4-6 days post challenge as compared to vehicle exposed infected and unexposed infected animals. Increased susceptibility to infection has been considered to be the function of immune alteration due to cumulative short term effects ofCN vapour inhalation. This may be attributed to immunotoxic effects of CN on Tcells mediated macrophage functions.展开更多
A pH dependent reduction in growth, Pigment, ATP content, O,' evolution, carbonfixation, Photosynthetic electron transport system, nutrient uptake (NO,' and NH4+),nitrate reductase, and ATPase activities and i...A pH dependent reduction in growth, Pigment, ATP content, O,' evolution, carbonfixation, Photosynthetic electron transport system, nutrient uptake (NO,' and NH4+),nitrate reductase, and ATPase activities and increase in K+ emux of Chlorella vulgaris wasnoticed following supplementation of Cu and Ni to the culture medium. PS II was foundto be more sensitive to both pH and metals than PS I. Though, nitrate reductase (NR) wasmore sensitive to both PH and metals, the ATPase was however, more sensitive t0 metalsbut less sensitive to acidic pH. Acid PH was found to dst the nutrient (NO,' and NH4+)uptake and nitrate reductase in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition Pnduced by thetest metals alone was of noncompetitive type for NO3' uptake, nitrate reductase andATPase and competitive for NH'+ uptake. Acidity not only inhibited the metabolicvariables directly but also through facilitated uptake of metals and increased membranepermeability. A very low sensitivity of ATPase to acidic pH seems to be resgnsible forthe survival of algae in acid environment.展开更多
基金the DST Inspier research fellowship and RKT, a research grant from UGC(New Delhi,India)
文摘Volume optimization was performed to obtain the theoretical lattice constants by using the generalized gradient approximation （GGA）. The electronic and magnetic properties of Heusler alloys CoaCrZ （Z -- Ga, Ge, As） were investigated by using local spin density approximation （LSDA）. Amongst the systems under investigation, CoECrGe and Co2CrGa give I00% spin polarization at the Fermi level （EF）. Co2CrGe and CoECrGa are the most stable half-metallic ferromagnets （HMFs）; their EF lie exactly at the gap of 0.24 eV and 0.38 eV, respectively, in the spin-down channel. Even though CoaCrAs gives a distinct and bigger gap as compared to CoECrGa and CoECrGe, its EF is not located at the middle of the gap in the spin-down channel. We have also found that the total magnetic moments increase as the Z goes from Ga to As. The calculated density of states and band structures show the HMF character for CoECrGe and Co2CrGa.
基金S.N.Rai was partly supported with Wendell Cherry Chair in Clinical Trial Research Fund and NIH grants 5P20GM113226(CJM),1P42ES023716(PI:Sanjay Srivastava)and 1P20GM125504(PI:Richard Lamont).C.Qian was supported by the National Institutes of Health grant 5P50AA024337(CJM)and the University of Louisville Fellowship.
文摘Diversity analysis and taxonomic profiles can be generated from marker-gene sequence data with the help of many available computational tools.The Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology Version 2(QIIME2)has been widely used for 16S rRNA data analysis.While many articles have demonstrated the use of QIIME2 with suitable datasets,the application to preclinical data has rarely been talked about.The issues involved in the pre-clinical data include the low-quality score and small sample size that should be addressed properly during analysis.In addition,there are few articles that discuss the detailed statistical methods behind those alpha and beta diversity significance tests that researchers are eager to find.Running the program without knowing the logic behind it is extremely risky.In this article,we first provide a guideline for analyzing 16S rRNA data using QIIME2.Then we will talk about issues in pre-clinical data,and how they could impact the outcome.Finally,we provide brief explanations of statistical methods such as group significance tests and sample size calculation.
文摘Short term repeated exposure of 1-chloroacetophenone (CN) vapours at a concentration of 0.153 mg per litre for 15 minutes daily on 10 consecuitve days in Swiss albino male mice resulted in increased mortality to Listeria monocytogenes. Significantly elevated bacterial growth was observed in the spleen and liver of the CN exposed animals. The increased bacterial count in these organs was evident within 4-6 days post challenge as compared to vehicle exposed infected and unexposed infected animals. Increased susceptibility to infection has been considered to be the function of immune alteration due to cumulative short term effects ofCN vapour inhalation. This may be attributed to immunotoxic effects of CN on Tcells mediated macrophage functions.
文摘A pH dependent reduction in growth, Pigment, ATP content, O,' evolution, carbonfixation, Photosynthetic electron transport system, nutrient uptake (NO,' and NH4+),nitrate reductase, and ATPase activities and increase in K+ emux of Chlorella vulgaris wasnoticed following supplementation of Cu and Ni to the culture medium. PS II was foundto be more sensitive to both pH and metals than PS I. Though, nitrate reductase (NR) wasmore sensitive to both PH and metals, the ATPase was however, more sensitive t0 metalsbut less sensitive to acidic pH. Acid PH was found to dst the nutrient (NO,' and NH4+)uptake and nitrate reductase in a non-competitive manner. The inhibition Pnduced by thetest metals alone was of noncompetitive type for NO3' uptake, nitrate reductase andATPase and competitive for NH'+ uptake. Acidity not only inhibited the metabolicvariables directly but also through facilitated uptake of metals and increased membranepermeability. A very low sensitivity of ATPase to acidic pH seems to be resgnsible forthe survival of algae in acid environment.
