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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-point%20algorithm
The eight-point algorithm is an algorithm used in computer vision to estimate the essential matrix or the fundamental matrix related to a stereo camera pair from a set of corresponding image points. It was introduced by Christopher Longuet-Higgins in 1981 for the case of the essential matrix. In theory, this algorithm can be used also for the fundamental matrix, but in practice the normalized eight-point algorithm, described by Richard Hartley in 1997, is better suited for this case. The algorithm's name derives from the fact that it estimates the essential matrix or the fundamental matrix from a set of eight (or more) corresponding image points. However, variations of the algorithm can be used for fewer than eight points. Coplanarity constraint One may express the epipolar geometry of two cameras and a point in space with an algebraic equation. Observe that, no matter where the point is in space, the vectors , and belong to the same plane. Call the coordinates of point in the left eye's reference frame and call the coordinates of in the right eye's reference frame and call the rotation and translation between the two reference frames s.t. is the relationship between the coordinates of in the two reference frames. The following equation always holds because the vector generated from is orthogonal to both and : Because , we get . Replacing with , we get Observe that may be thought of as a matrix; Longuet-Higgins used the symbol to denote it. Th
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degradosome
The degradosome is a multiprotein complex present in most bacteria that is involved in the processing of ribosomal RNA and the degradation of messenger RNA and is regulated by Non-coding RNA. It contains the proteins RNA helicase B, RNase E and Polynucleotide phosphorylase. The store of cellular RNA in the cells is constantly fluctuating. For example, in Escherichia coli, Messenger RNA's life expectancy is between 2 and 25 minutes, in other bacteria it might last longer. Even in resting cells, RNA is degraded in a steady state, and the nucleotide products of this process are later reused for fresh rounds of nucleic acid synthesis. RNA turnover is very important for gene regulation and quality control. All organisms have various tools for RNA degradation, for instance ribonucleases, helicases, 3'-end nucleotidyltransferases (which add tails to transcripts), 5'-end capping and decapping enzymes and assorted RNA-binding proteins that help to model RNA for presentation as substrate or for recognition. Frequently, these proteins associate into stable complexes in which their activities are coordinate or cooperative. Many of these RNA metabolism proteins are represented in the components of the multi-enzyme RNA degradosome of Escherichia coli, which is constituted by four basic components: the hydrolytic endo-ribonuclease RNase E, the phosphorolytic exo-ribonuclease PNPase, the ATP-dependent RNA helicase (RhIB) and a glycolytic enzyme enolase. The RNA degradosome was discovered
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restriction%20landmark%20genomic%20scanning
Restriction landmark genomic scanning (RLGS) is a genome analysis method for rapid simultaneous visualization of thousands of landmarks, or restriction sites. Using a combination of restriction enzymes some of which are specific to DNA modifications, the technique can be used to visualize differences in methylation levels across the genome of a given organism. RLGS employs direct labeling of DNA, which is first cut by a specific series of restriction enzymes, and then labeled by a radioactive isotope (usually phosphorus-32). A two-dimensional electrophoresis process is then employed, yielding high-resolution results. The radioactive second-dimension gel is then allowed to expose a large sheet of film. The radiation produced by the radioactive labeling will cause the film to be exposed wherever the restriction fragments have migrated during electrophoresis. The film is then developed, yielding a visual representation of the results in the form of an autoradiograph. The same combination of restriction enzymes will produce the same pattern of 'spots' from samples from the same organisms, but different patterns for different types of organism. For example, human and mouse DNA will produce distinctly different patterns when treated with the same combination of enzymes. These finished auto-rads can be examined against each other, revealing any changes in gene expression that lead to visual differences in the film. Each autoradiograph contains thousands of spots, each corresponding
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiotensinamide
Angiotensinamide (INN; BAN and USAN angiotensin amide) is a potent vasoconstrictor used as a cardiac stimulant. It is a derivative of angiotensin II. See also Angiotensin References Cardiac stimulants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mart%C3%ADn%20Perna
Martin Perna is an educator and multidisciplinary artist living in Berkeley, California. Music Perna founded the musical groups Antibalas and Ocote Soul Sounds, and has written for and/or recorded with TV on the Radio, Santigold, Toro y Moi, Sharon Jones, Jovanotti, Scarlett Johansson, Baaba Maal, Angelique Kidjo, David Byrne, the Whitefield Brothers, the Daktaris, No Surrender, Apsci, Architecture in Helsinki, and many other groups. In 2021 he received his first Grammy nomination for Best Global Music album for his co-production, arranging and performance work on the Antibalas album "Fu Chronicles" on Daptone Records. In 2022, he composed and performed the soundtrack for the PBS American Masters documentary "Roberta" about singer Roberta Flack, directed by Antonino D'Ambrosio Multidisciplinary Art He is author of the children's book BLACKOUT! about the 2003 Northeast Power blackout, published in 2006 by Magic Propaganda Mill and illustrated by New York Times best-selling illustrator Ricardo Cortés. An apprentice of earth architecture master Nader Khalili Perna also practices superadobe architecture and has created works in Michoacán, Mexico, and Austin, Texas. In 2018, in collaboration with poet Roger Reeves and members of Antibalas, he set to music works by student poets at Miami Edison High School and performed the works together with the students and members of Spam All Stars at the North Miami Beach Bandshell as part of the O Miami Poetry Festival. In 2020, he pe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%CE%91-Acetyldigoxin
α-Acetyldigoxin is a cardiac glycoside. It is an acetyl derivative of digoxin and an isomer of β-acetyldigoxin. It increases the contractility of the heart by its positive inotropic effect on cardiac muscle. The effects of α-acetyldigoxin begin 3–4 hours after administration, and maximize after 6–8 hours. It is prescribed for congestive chronic cardiac failure class II, III and IV. External links Cardenolides Acetate esters
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GT%2025%20%E2%80%93%20Samtliga%20hits%21
GT 25 – Samtliga hits! is a compilation album from Swedish pop group Gyllene Tider, released on 24 March 2004. Track listing "Flickorna på TV2" "Ska vi älska, så ska vi älska till Buddy Holly" "(Dansar inte lika bra som) Sjömän" "Marie i växeln" (Original, "Switch Board Susan", written by Mickey Jupp) "När vi två blir en" "Kärleken är inte blind (Men ganska närsynt)" "(Kom så ska vi) Leva livet" "Det hjärta som brinner" "Billy" "Ljudet av ett annat hjärta" "Tylö Sun" "(Hon vill ha) Puls" "Sommartider" "Flickan i en Cole Porter-sång" "Småstad" (from the single Pers garage) "Det är över nu" "Kung av sand" "Gå & fiska!" "Juni, juli, augusti" "Faller ner på knä" "När alla vännerna gått hem" Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications References 2004 compilation albums Gyllene Tider compilation albums EMI Music Sweden compilation albums
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DQ3
Within molecular and cell biology, HLA-DQ3 (DQ3) is a broad serotype category with split antigens HLA-DQ7, DQ8, and DQ9. Historically, originally recognized as MB3 a DC4 serotype, DQw3 was one of three early determined antigens recognized as HLA-DQ along with HLA-DQ1 and HLA-DQ2. While the DQ3 molecules are structurally similar in beta chain, the DQ molecules differ markedly in function, even when present with the same DQ alpha subunit. For this reason they are best treated independently. Serology The serotyping efficiency of DQ3 recognition relative to DQ2, DQ7, DQ8, and DQ9 is shown to the left. Compared to DQ2 serotyping of DQB1*0201 positive individuals (98%), the efficiency of DQ3 recognition is relatively low and error prone. This compares to genotyping efficiency of 100%. The recognition of DQB1*0303 by DQ9 and or DQ3 is poorest, DQ2 which recognizes a different DBB1*group recognizes DQB1*0303 as efficiently as DQ3. For this reason DQ3 serotyping is a poor method of typing for transplantation or disease association prediction or study. Nonetheless, it is still widely used and association purported in the literature. Alleles DQB1*0301 DQB1*0301 the DQ7 gene, is detailed on HLA-DQ7 DQB1*0302 DQB1*0302 the DQ8 gene, is detailed on HLA-DQ8 DQB1*0303 DQB1*0303 the DQ9 gene, is detailed on HLA-DQ9 DQB1*0304 DQB1*0304 is similar in structure and function to DQB1*0301 generally considered to be HLA-DQ7 DQB1*0305 DQB1*0305 is similar in structure and function to DQB1*0
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formate%20dehydrogenase
Formate dehydrogenases are a set of enzymes that catalyse the oxidation of formate to carbon dioxide, donating the electrons to a second substrate, such as NAD+ in formate:NAD+ oxidoreductase () or to a cytochrome in formate:ferricytochrome-b1 oxidoreductase (). This family of enzymes has attracted attention as inspiration or guidance on methods for the carbon dioxide fixation, relevant to global warming. Function NAD-dependent formate dehydrogenases are important in methylotrophic yeast and bacteria, being vital in the catabolism of C1 compounds such as methanol. The cytochrome-dependent enzymes are more important in anaerobic metabolism in prokaryotes. For example, in E. coli, the formate:ferricytochrome-b1 oxidoreductase is an intrinsic membrane protein with two subunits and is involved in anaerobic nitrate respiration. NAD-dependent reaction Formate + NAD+ CO2 + NADH + H+ Cytochrome-dependent reaction Formate + 2 ferricytochrome b1 CO2 + 2 ferrocytochrome b1 + 2 H+ Molybdopterin, molybdenum and selenium dependence The metal-dependent Fdh's feature Mo or W at their active sites. These active sites resemble the motif seen in DMSO reductase, with two molybdopterin cofactors bound to Mo/W in a bidentate fashion. The fifth and sixth ligands are sulfide and either cysteinate or selenocysteinate. The mechanism of action appears to involve 2e redox of the metal centers, induced by hydride transfer from formate and release of carbon dioxide: In this scheme, represe
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemocline
A chemocline is a type of cline, a layer of fluid with different properties, characterized by a strong, vertical chemistry gradient within a body of water. In bodies of water where chemoclines occur, the cline separates the upper and lower layers, resulting in different properties for those layers. The lower layer shows a change in the concentration of dissolved gases and solids compared to the upper layer. Chemoclines most commonly occur where local conditions favor the formation of anoxic bottom water — deep water deficient in oxygen, where only anaerobic forms of life can exist. Common anaerobic organisms that live in these conditions include phototrophic purple sulfur bacteria and green sulfur bacteria. The Black Sea is an example of a body of water with a prominent chemocline, though similar bodies (classified as meromictic lakes) exist across the globe. Meromictic lakes are the result of meromixis, which is a circumstance where a body of water does not fully mix and circulate, causing stratification. In any body of water in which oxygen-rich surface waters are well-mixed (holomictic), no chemocline will exist, as there is no stratification of layers. Chemoclines can become unstable when dissolved gases become supersaturated, such as H2S, due to mixing associated with bubbling or boiling (ebullition). Chemocline structure Containing the largest chemical gradient, the chemocline is a thin boundary layer that separates a meromictic lake into two parts: the upper mixol
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimethylamine%20N-oxide%20reductase
Trimethylamine N-oxide reductase (TOR or TMAO reductase, EC 1.7.2.3) is a microbial enzyme that can reduce trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) into trimethylamine (TMA), as part of the electron transport chain. The enzyme has been purified from E. coli and the photosynthetic bacteria Roseobacter denitrificans. Trimethylamine oxide is found at high concentrations in the tissues of fish, and the bacterial reduction of this compound to foul-smelling trimethylamine is a major process in the spoilage of fish. Classification TMAO reductase has an enzyme commission (EC) number of 1.7.2.3. EC numbers are a system of enzyme nomenclature, and each part of this nomenclature refers to a progressive classification of the enzyme with regards to its reaction. The first number defines the reaction type, the second number provides information on involved compounds, the third number specifies the type of reaction, and the fourth number completes the unique serial number for each enzyme. Trimethylamine N-oxide reductase has the EC number 1.7.2.3, and these components refer to the following enzyme classifications: EC 1 enzymes are oxidoreductase enzymes, where an oxidation reduction reaction occurs, and the substrate being oxidized is either an oxygen or hydrogen donor EC 1.7 enzymes act on other nitrogenous compounds as donors EC 1.7.2 enzymes have a cytochrome as an acceptor EC 1.7.2.3 is the enzyme TMAO reductase, which reduces the cytochrome TorC Species distribution TMAO is an organic
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubiquinol%20oxidase
Ubiquinol oxidases () are enzymes in the bacterial electron transport chain that oxidise ubiquinol into ubiquinone and reduce oxygen to water. These enzymes are one set of the many alternative terminal oxidases in the branched prokaryotic electron transport chain. The overall structure of the E. coli ubiquinol oxidase is similar to that of the mammalian Cytochrome c oxidase, with the addition of a polar ubiquinol-binding site embedded in the membrane. See also Oxidative phosphorylation Microbial metabolism References Cellular respiration Metabolism EC 1.10.3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-amino%20acid%20dehydrogenase
D-amino-acid dehydrogenase (EC 1.4.99.1) is a bacterial enzyme that catalyses the oxidation of D-amino acids into their corresponding oxoacids. It contains both flavin and nonheme iron as cofactors. The enzyme has a very broad specificity and can act on most D-amino acids. D-amino acid + H2O + acceptor <=> a 2-oxo acid + NH3 + reduced acceptor This reaction is distinct from the oxidation reaction catalysed by D-amino acid oxidase that uses oxygen as a second substrate, as the dehydrogenase can use many different compounds as electron acceptors, with the physiological substrate being coenzyme Q. D-amino acid dehydrogenase is an enzyme that catalyzes NADPH from NADP+ and D- glucose to produce D- amino acids and glucose dehydrogenase. Some but not limited to these amino acids are D-leucine, D-isoleucine, and D-Valine, which are essential amino acids that humans cannot synthesize due to the fact that they are not included in their diet. Moreover, D- amino acids catalyzes the formation of 2-oxo acids to produce D- amino acids in the presence of DCIP which is an electron acceptor. D-amino acids are used as components of pharmaceutical products, such as antibiotics, anticoagulants, and pesticides, because they have been shown to be not only more potent than their L enantiomers, but also more resistant to enzyme degradation. D-amino acid dehydrogenase enzymes have been synthesized via mutagenesis with an ability to produce straight, branched, cyclic aliphatic and aromatic D-amino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian%20Goldsmith
Julian Royce Goldsmith (1918–1999) was a mineralogist and geochemist at the University of Chicago (Moore, 1971). Goldsmith, along with colleague Fritz Laves, first defined the crystallographic polymorphism of alkali feldspar (Newton, 1989). Goldsmith also experimented on the temperature dependence of the solid solution between calcite and dolomite (Newton, 1989). Goldsmith's research also led him to experiment with the determination of the stability of intermediate structural states of albite (Newton, 1989). For his outstanding contributions to the study of mineralogy and geochemistry, Goldsmith was awarded the prestigious Roebling Medal by the Mineralogical Society of America in 1988 (Newton, 1989). The mineral julgoldite was named for him. References Moore, P.B. (1971) Julgoldite, the Fe +2-Fe+3 dominant pumpellyite. A new mineral from Långban, Sweden. Lithos 4, 93–99. Newton, R. (1989) Presentation of the Roebling Medal of the Mineralogical Society of America for 1988 to Julian R. Goldsmith. American Mineralogist, 74, 715–716. Edward J. Olsen, Memorial for Julian Royce Goldsmith, 1918–1999, American Mineralogist, Volume 85, pages 382–383, 2000 1918 births 1999 deaths American geochemists American mineralogists University of Chicago faculty Presidents of the Geochemical Society 20th-century American chemists
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java%20Evolutionary%20Computation%20Toolkit
ECJ is a freeware evolutionary computation research system written in Java. It is a framework that supports a variety of evolutionary computation techniques, such as genetic algorithms, genetic programming, evolution strategies, coevolution, particle swarm optimization, and differential evolution. The framework models iterative evolutionary processes using a series of pipelines arranged to connect one or more subpopulations of individuals with selection, breeding (such as crossover, and mutation operators that produce new individuals. The framework is open source and is distributed under the Academic Free License. ECJ was created by Sean Luke, a computer science professor at George Mason University, and is maintained by Sean Luke and a variety of contributors. Features (listed from ECJ's project page): General Features: GUI with charting Platform-independent checkpointing and logging Hierarchical parameter files Multithreading Mersenne Twister Random Number Generators Abstractions for implementing a variety of EC forms. EC Features: Asynchronous island models over TCP/IP Master/Slave evaluation over multiple processors Genetic Algorithms/Programming style Steady State and Generational evolution, with or without Elitism Evolutionary-Strategies style (mu, lambda) and (mu+lambda) evolution Very flexible breeding architecture Many selection operators Multiple subpopulations and species Inter-subpopulation exchanges Reading populations from files Single- a
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DXP%20reductoisomerase
DXP reductoisomerase (1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase or DXR) is an enzyme that interconverts 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate (DXP) and 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP). It is classified under . It is normally abbreviated DXR, but it is sometimes named IspC, as the product of the ispC gene. DXR is part of the MEP pathway (nonmevalonate pathway) of isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis. DXR is inhibited by fosmidomycin. This enzyme is required for terpenoid biosynthesis in some organisms, since it is a key enzyme on the MEP pathway for the production of the isoprenoid precursors IPP and DMAPP. In Arabidopsis thaliana 1-deoxy-D-xylulose 5-phosphate reductoisomerase is the first committed enzyme of the MEP pathway for isoprenoid precursor biosynthesis. The enzyme requires Mn2+, Co2+ or Mg2+ for activity, with Mn2+ being most effective. References External links Protein families EC 1.1.1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi%20filter
The Fermi filter is a common image processing filter that uses the Fermi–Dirac distribution in the frequency domain to perform a low-pass filter or high-pass filter similar to a Gaussian blur, but the harshness can be scaled. References Image processing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kili%20Holm
Kili Holm is a tidal island in the Orkney Islands, linked to Egilsay. Unusually, like its neighbour Egilsay, it may have a partly Gaelic etymology, in this case from cille meaning a monk's cell (Egilsay may derive from eaglais a church). This may make it another “Papey” or island of the papar or culdees. There is a cairn on the island, and it is currently used as rough grazing for sheep. Geography and geology Kili Holm is made up of red sandstone. It is separated from Egilsay by Smithy Sound, which dries out at low tide. The north east is known as Point of Ridden, and the north west as Point of Pitten. The west is known as Marlow. It is due east of Rousay, and much further to the north is Westray. References Islands of the Orkney Islands Tidal islands of Scotland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-acetyllactosamine%20synthase
N-acetyllactosamine synthase is a galactosyltransferase enzyme. It is a component of lactose synthase This enzyme modifies the connection between two molecule UDP-galactose and N-actyl-D-glucosamine and generates two different molecules UDP and N-acetyllactosamine as products. The main function of the enzyme is associated with the biosynthesis of glycoproteins and glycolipids in both human and animals. In human, the activity of this enzyme can be found in Golgi apparatus. It is classified under . The lack of this enzyme leads to glycolysation which is a serious neurological disease. The nature of the disease causes fluid in the brain, abnormal inflammatory response and abnormal bleeding issues. See also N-Acetylglucosamine References External links EC 2.4.1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lactose%20synthase
Lactose synthase is an enzyme that generates lactose from glucose and UDP-galactose. It is classified under . It consists of N-acetyllactosamine synthase and alpha-lactalbumin. Alpha-lactalbumin, which is expressed in response to prolactin, increases the affinity of N-acetyllactosamine synthase for its substrate, causing increased production of lactose during lactation. N-acetyllactosamine synthase falls under the category of beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase, a type-II membrane protein found in the Golgi. Alpha-lactalbumin is a Ca2+ binding protein specific to mammary glands. Beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase consists of the catalytic component and alpha-lactalbumin consists of the regulatory component of lactose synthase. Alpha-lactalbumin promotes glucose binding to beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase. The beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase catalytic component consists of two flexible loops: small loop and large loop. The small loop consists of a Trp residue (Trp314) with surrounding glycine residues, meanwhile the large loop makes up amino acid residues 345 to 365. The Trp residue in the small loop moves allowing for the sugar nucleotide to be locked into the binding site. This causes a conformational change in the large loop which then creates sites for oligosaccharide and metal ion binding, and protein-protein interactions for alpha-lactalbumin. References External links EC 2.4.1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epalrestat
Epalrestat is a carboxylic acid derivative and a noncompetitive and reversible aldose reductase inhibitor used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy, which is one of the most common long-term complications in patients with diabetes mellitus. It reduces the accumulation of intracellular sorbitol which is believed to be the cause of diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy It is well tolerated, with the most commonly reported adverse effects being gastrointestinal issues such as nausea and vomiting, as well as increases in certain liver enzymes. Chemically, epalrestat is unusual in that it is a drug that contains a rhodanine group. Aldose reductase is the key enzyme in the polyol pathway whose enhanced activity is the basis of diabetic neuropathy. Aldose reductase inhibitors (ARI) target this enzyme. Out of the many ARIs developed, ranirestat and fidarestat are in the trial stage. Others have been discarded due to unacceptable adverse effects or weak efficacy. Epalrestat is the only ARI commercially available. It is easily absorbed into the neural tissue and inhibits the enzyme with minimum side effects. Evidence It has been demonstrated in animal experiments that there is an improvement in sorbitol levels and Na+/K+ ATPase activity leading to improved nerve conduction velocity. Diabetic rats treated with epalrestat showed improvement in morphological abnormalities of nerves. In a placebo controlled double blind trial of 196 patients, it was shown that Epalrestat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear%20envelope
The nuclear envelope, also known as the nuclear membrane, is made up of two lipid bilayer membranes that in eukaryotic cells surround the nucleus, which encloses the genetic material. The nuclear envelope consists of two lipid bilayer membranes: an inner nuclear membrane and an outer nuclear membrane. The space between the membranes is called the perinuclear space. It is usually about 10–50 nm wide. The outer nuclear membrane is continuous with the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. The nuclear envelope has many nuclear pores that allow materials to move between the cytosol and the nucleus. Intermediate filament proteins called lamins form a structure called the nuclear lamina on the inner aspect of the inner nuclear membrane and give structural support to the nucleus. Structure The nuclear envelope is made up of two lipid bilayer membranes, an inner nuclear membrane and an outer nuclear membrane. These membranes are connected to each other by nuclear pores. Two sets of intermediate filaments provide support for the nuclear envelope. An internal network forms the nuclear lamina on the inner nuclear membrane. A looser network forms outside to give external support. The actual shape of the nuclear envelope is irregular. It has invaginations and protrusions and can be observed with an electron microscope. Outer membrane The outer nuclear membrane also shares a common border with the endoplasmic reticulum. While it is physically linked, the outer nuclear membrane contains prote
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanthanum%20strontium%20manganite
Lanthanum strontium manganite (LSM or LSMO) is an oxide ceramic material with the general formula La1−xSrxMnO3, where x describes the doping level. It has a perovskite-based crystal structure, which has the general form ABO3. In the crystal, the 'A' sites are occupied by lanthanum and strontium atoms, and the 'B' sites are occupied by the smaller manganese atoms. In other words, the material consists of lanthanum manganite with some of the lanthanum atoms substitutionally doped with strontium atoms. The strontium (valence 2+) doping on lanthanum (valence 3+) introduces extra holes in the valence band and thus increases electronic conductivity. Depending on the x value in La1−xSrxMnO3, the unit cell of LSMO can be rhombohedral, cubic, or hexagonal. This change in the unit cell is explained on the basis of the Goldschmidt tolerance factor for perovskites. The change in the oxidation state of the Mn cation in LSMO can be readily observed through the position of the XPS peak for the Mn 2p3/2 orbital, and the interesting ferromagnetic ordering obtained when x=0.5 and 0.7 in the La1−xSrxMnO3. LSM has a rich electronic phase diagram, including a doping-dependent metal-insulator transition, paramagnetism and ferromagnetism. The existence of a Griffith phase has been reported as well. LSM is black in color and has a density of approximately 6.5 g/cm3. The actual density will vary depending on the processing method and actual stoichiometry. LSM is primarily an electronic conduct
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrna%20Combellack
Myrna May Combellack is a British academic researcher and writer of the Institute of Cornish Studies (in the Charles Thomas era), translator of Beunans Meriasek and author of several works of fiction. Early life She graduated in English from the University of York in 1971. Doctoral thesis "A Critical Edition of Beunans Meriasek" (PhD thesis, University of Exeter, 1985) Publications Academic work 1974: A Survey of Musical Activities in Cornwall (Series: Special reports; no.1). Redruth: Institute of Cornish Studies 1988: The Camborne Play. Redruth: Dyllansow Truran (translation in verse of Beunans Meriasek) Fiction 1989: The Playing Place. Redruth: Dyllansow Truran (novel) 2002: A Fine Place: the Cornish estate. Cornish Fiction 2003: The Permanent History of Penaluna's Van. Cornish Fiction 2004: Cuts in the Face: stories from Cornwall. Cornish Fiction 2005: The Mistress of Grammar [and] Niobe's Tears. Cornish Fiction (novella and short story; "Niobe's tears" was first published in The new quarterly cave; v. 2, no. 4, 1977) 2007: A Place to Stay: the Cornish bypass (Playing Place series). Cornish Fiction References and notes Education in Cornwall Academics of the University of Exeter Living people 20th-century English novelists 21st-century English novelists Alumni of the University of York Novelists from Cornwall English women novelists Vassar College alumni 21st-century English women writers 20th-century English women writers Year of birth missing (living people)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PDE3%20inhibitor
A PDE3 inhibitor is a drug which inhibits the action of the phosphodiesterase enzyme PDE3. They are used for the therapy of acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock. Medical uses Cardiac Amrinone, milrinone and enoximone are used clinically for short-term treatment of cardiac failure in the presence of cardiogenic shock. PDE3 inhibitors are indicated as inotropics for the therapy of acute heart failure if catecholamines are ineffective. Well controlled studies have shown that these drugs generally increase mortality, when used for the therapy of acute heart failure, so they have to be applied under close observation. Peripheral artery disease Cilostazol is used for the treatment of intermittent claudication. This drug has a much weaker positive inotropic effect than those drugs used for the therapy of acute heart failure, and lacks significant adverse cardiac effects. Contraindications Cardiac Contraindications are severe obstructive cardiomyopathy, hypovolemia, tachycardia, and ventricular aneurysm. Breast feeding is prohibited during treatment. Adverse effects Cardiac The most important adverse effects when used for the therapy of acute heart failure are arrhythmia, thrombocytopenia and increased transaminase levels. Types Approved PDE3 inhibitors include the following: amrinone cilostazol milrinone enoximone pimobendan (approved for human use in Japan, approved for dogs elsewhere) Mechanism of action PDE3 inhibitors are a type of phosphodiesterase inhibitors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tryptophan%20tryptophylquinone
Tryptophan tryptophylquinone (TTQ) is an enzyme cofactor, generated by posttranslational modification of amino acids within the protein. Methylamine dehydrogenase (MADH), an amine dehydrogenase, requires TTQ for its catalytic function. See also Amicyanin References Alpha-Amino acids Amino acid derivatives Tryptamines Indolequinones
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borel%20fixed-point%20theorem
In mathematics, the Borel fixed-point theorem is a fixed-point theorem in algebraic geometry generalizing the Lie–Kolchin theorem. The result was proved by . Statement If G is a connected, solvable, linear algebraic group acting regularly on a non-empty, complete algebraic variety V over an algebraically closed field k, then there is a G fixed-point of V. A more general version of the theorem holds over a field k that is not necessarily algebraically closed. A solvable algebraic group G is split over k or k-split if G admits a composition series whose composition factors are isomorphic (over k) to the additive group or the multiplicative group . If G is a connected, k-split solvable algebraic group acting regularly on a complete variety V having a k-rational point, then there is a G fixed-point of V. References External links Fixed-point theorems Group actions (mathematics) Theorems in algebraic geometry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exoglycosidase
An exoglycosidase is a glycoside hydrolase enzyme which breaks the glycosidic bonds at the residue. Exoglyxosidase breaks the molecule in the interior See also Endoglycosidase External links Enzymes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L1210%20cells
L1210 is a mouse lymphocytic leukemia cell line which is derived from the ascitic fluid of 8-month-old female DBA/2 strain mice. While they are lymphocytic B-cells they are more like lymphoblasts in morphology, develop massive tumours in nude mice after a latent period of 7-10 days. References External links Cellosaurus entry for L1210 Rodent cell lines Lymphocytes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SPI%20200%20futures%20contract
The SPI 200 Futures contract is the benchmark equity index futures contract in Australia, based on the S&P/ASX 200 Index. It provides all the traditional benefits of equity index derivatives. The SPI 200 is ranked in the top 10 equity index contracts in Asia in terms of traded volume. Quarterly and serial futures and options are available. March, June, September, December up to six quarter months ahead and serial months up to two non-financial quarter months ahead. See also Stock market index future Derivatives (finance) Futures markets Finance in Australia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1965%E2%80%9366%20Serie%20A
The 1965–66 Serie A season was won by Internazionale. Teams Brescia, Napoli and SPAL had been promoted from Serie B. Final classification Results Top goalscorers References Almanacco Illustrato del Calcio - La Storia 1898-2004, Panini Edizioni, Modena, September 2005 External links - All results on RSSSF Website. Serie A seasons Italy 1965–66 in Italian football leagues
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systematic%20investment%20plan
A systematic investment plan (SIP) is an investment vehicle offered by many mutual funds to investors, allowing them to invest small amounts periodically instead of lump sums. The frequency of investment is monthly, quarterly, semi-annually and annually. Overview In SIPs, a fixed amount of money is debited by the investors in bank accounts periodically and invested in a specified mutual fund. The investor is allocated several units according to the current Net asset value. Every time a sum is invested, more units are added to the investor's account. The strategy claims to free the investors from speculating in volatile markets by dollar cost averaging as the investor is getting more units when the price is low and fewer units when the price is high. In the long run, the average cost per unit is supposed to be lower. SIP claims to encourage disciplined investment. SIPs are flexible; the investors may stop investing in a plan anytime or may choose to increase or decrease the investment amount. SIP is usually recommended to retail investors who do not have the resources to pursue active investment. Benefits of SIP The benefits of Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) include: Cost averaging: SIPs allow investors to invest a fixed amount regularly, regardless of market conditions. This strategy helps buy more units when prices are low and fewer when prices are high, potentially reducing the average cost per unit over the long run. Disciplined investing: SIPs encourage disci
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tijs
Tijs is a Dutch male given name. It can be a derivative form of Matthijs, which is the Dutch form of Matthew or Matthias, or a short form of Timothijs or Timotheus, Dutch forms of Timothy. Another spelling of this name is Thijs. It may refer to: Tijs Goldschmidt (born 1953), Dutch writer and evolutionary biologist Tijs Tinbergen (born c. 1947), Dutch filmmaker Tiësto (born Tijs Michiel Verwest, 1969), Dutch DJ Dutch masculine given names Masculine given names
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloneuron%20dorrii
Alloneuron dorrii is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References dorrii Endemic flora of Ecuador Vulnerable plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloneuron
Alloneuron is a genus of plant in family Melastomataceae. It contains the following species (shrubs or trees): Alloneuron glomeratum C.Ulloa & Michelang. Alloneuron liron B.Walln. Alloneuron majus (Markgr.) Markgr. ex J.F.Macbr. Alloneuron ronliesneri B.Walln. Alloneuron ulei Pilg. Synonyms: The new genus Wurdastom is described to include 8 species described by Wurdack, Alloneuron bullatum Wurdack = Wurdastom bullata (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron cuatrecasasii Wurdack = Wurdastom cuatrecasasii (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron dorrii, Wurdack = Wurdastom dorrii (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron dudleyi Wurdack = Wurdastom dudleyi (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron ecuadorense, Wurdack = Wurdastom ecuadorensis (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron hexamerum Wurdack = Wurdastom hexamera (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron sneidernii Wurdack = Wurdastom sneidernii (Wurdack) B.Walln. Alloneuron subglabrum Wurdack = Wurdastom subglabra (Wurdack) B.Walln. References Melastomataceae genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alloneuron%20ecuadorense
Alloneuron ecuadorense is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References ecuadorense Endemic flora of Ecuador Vulnerable plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Plants described in 1981
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manning%20criteria
The Manning criteria are a diagnostic algorithm used in the diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The criteria consist of a list of questions the physician can ask the patient. The answers are used in a process to produce a diagnostic decision regarding whether the patient can be considered to have IBS. The Manning criteria have been compared with other diagnostic algorithms for IBS, such as the Rome I criteria, the Rome II process, and the Kruis criteria. A 2013 validation study found the Manning criteria to have less sensitivity but more specificity than the Rome criteria. The threshold for a positive diagnosis varies from two to four of the Manning criteria below. Onset of pain linked to more frequent bowel movements Looser stools associated with onset of pain Pain relieved by passage of stool Noticeable abdominal bloating Sensation of incomplete evacuation more than 25% of the time Diarrhea with mucus more than 25% of the time References Gastroenterology Ailments of unknown cause Syndromes Conditions diagnosed by stool test Abdominal pain Diagnostic gastroenterology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron-transferring-flavoprotein%20dehydrogenase
Electron-transferring-flavoprotein dehydrogenase (ETF dehydrogenase or electron transfer flavoprotein-ubiquinone oxidoreductase, ) is an enzyme that transfers electrons from electron-transferring flavoprotein in the mitochondrial matrix, to the ubiquinone pool in the inner mitochondrial membrane. It is part of the electron transport chain. The enzyme is found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes and contains a flavin and FE-S cluster. In humans, it is encoded by the ETFDH gene. Deficiency in ETF dehydrogenase causes the human genetic disease multiple acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency. Function ETQ-QO links the oxidation of fatty acids and some amino acids to oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. Specifically, it catalyzes the transfer of electrons from electron transferring flavoprotein (ETF) to ubiquinone, reducing it to ubiquinol. The entire sequence of transfer reactions is as follows: Acyl-CoA → Acyl-CoA dehydrogenase → ETF → ETF-QO → UQ → Complex III. Catalyzed reaction The overall reaction catalyzed by ETF-QO is as follows: ETF-QO(red) + ubiquinone ↔ ETF-QO(ox) + ubiquinol Enzymatic activity is usually assayed spectrophotometrically by reaction with octanoyl-CoA as the electron donor and ubiquinone-1 as the electron acceptor. The enzyme can also be assayed via disproportionation of ETF semiquinone. Both reactions are below: Octanoyl-CoA + Q1 ↔ Q1H2 + Oct-2-enoyl-CoA 2 ETF1- ↔ ETFox + ETF2- Structure ETF-QO consists of one structural domain with t
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron-transferring%20flavoprotein
An electron transfer flavoprotein (ETF) or electron transfer flavoprotein complex (CETF) is a flavoprotein located on the matrix face of the inner mitochondrial membrane and functions as a specific electron acceptor for primary dehydrogenases, transferring the electrons to terminal respiratory systems such as electron-transferring-flavoprotein dehydrogenase. They can be functionally classified into constitutive, "housekeeping" ETFs, mainly involved in the oxidation of fatty acids (Group I), and ETFs produced by some prokaryotes under specific growth conditions, receiving electrons only from the oxidation of specific substrates (Group II). ETFs are heterodimeric proteins composed of an alpha and beta subunit (ETFA and ETFB), and contain an FAD cofactor and AMP. ETF consists of three domains: domains I and II are formed by the N- and C-terminal portions of the alpha subunit, respectively, while domain III is formed by the beta subunit. Domains I and III share an almost identical alpha-beta-alpha sandwich fold, while domain II forms an alpha-beta-alpha sandwich similar to that of bacterial flavodoxins. FAD is bound in a cleft between domains II and III, while domain III binds the AMP molecule. Interactions between domains I and III stabilise the protein, forming a shallow bowl where domain II resides. Mutation in ETFs can lead to deficiency of passing reducing equivalent of FADH2 to electron transport chain, causing Glutaric acidemia type 2 See also Electron transport chain E
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthurium%20polyneuron
Anthurium polyneuron is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss. References Endemic flora of Ecuador polyneuron Data deficient plants Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachniodes
Arachniodes is a fern genus in the family Dryopteridaceae (wood ferns), subfamily Dryopteridoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). A number of species in this genus are known as "holly ferns". The genus Arachniodes was first published by Carl Ludwig von Blume in 1828, with the single Indonesian species Arachniodes aspidioides. The genus was not widely recognized until Mary Douglas Tindale transferred the two species (Byrsopteris amabilis and Byrsopteris aristata) into it in 1961. Species The Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I) considers Arachniodes to have 60 species. , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted 78 species: Arachniodes ailaoshanensis Ching Arachniodes amabilis (Blume) Tindale Arachniodes amoena (Ching) Ching Arachniodes aristata (G.Forst.) Tindale Arachniodes assamica (Kuhn) Ohwi Arachniodes bella (C.Chr.) Ching Arachniodes blinii (H.Lév.) Nakaike Arachniodes carvifolia (Kunze) Ching Arachniodes caudata Ching Arachniodes cavaleriei (Christ) Ohwi Arachniodes chinensis (Rosenst.) Ching Arachniodes coniifolia (T.Moore) Ching Arachniodes cornucervi (D.Don) Fraser-Jenk. Arachniodes daklakensis Li Bing Zhang, N.T.Lu & X.M.Zhou Arachniodes davalliaeformis (Christ) Nakaike Arachniodes denticulata (Sw.) Ching Arachniodes fengii Ching Arachniodes festina (Hance) Ching Arachniodes formosa (Fée) Ching Arachniodes formosissima (Goldm.) Nakaike Arachniodes gigantea Ching Arachniodes globisora
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The%20Devil%20to%20Pay%21
The Devil to Pay! is a 1930 American pre-Code romantic drama film directed by George Fitzmaurice and starring Ronald Colman, Frederick Kerr, Myrna Loy and Loretta Young. It was written by Frederick Lonsdale and Benjamin Glazer. Plot After selling his house and belongings in East Africa, Willie Hale returns home to England, where he buys a dog with most of his remaining money. Lord Leeland, his wealthy father, is frustrated with Willie's many failed ventures but gives him £100 in spending money. After seeing his old girlfriend, theatre star Mary Crayle, Willie meets family friend and heiress Dorothy Hope. He takes Dorothy and Susan to the Derby, where he wins a great deal of money. Dorothy then breaks her engagement to Grand Duke Paul because she finds the bankrupt Willie far more charming. Willie is reluctant to become romantically involved with Dorothy, but when her father insists that he will disinherit her if she marries Willie, he proposes to her. She accepts, but only if he will promise to never see Mary again. Willie is unable to deliver the news to Mary by letter or telephone, so he waits for her outside the theater. At her home, he is finally able to tell her about his engagement. Mr. Hope hires a detective agency to watch Willie. He has Dorothy call Mary on the telephone, and when Willie answers, Dorothy is heartbroken. When Willie tries to explain, Dorothy pays him £5,000, assuming that he had been merely seeking her inheritance. She is astonished when he leave
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archidium
Archidium is a genus of mosses; it is the only genus in the family Archidiaceae and order Archidiales. Classification The genus Archidium includes 35 species (this list may be incomplete): Archidium acanthophyllum Archidium alternifolium Archidium andersonianum Archidium donnellii Archidium elatum, Dixon & Sainsbury Archidium hallii Archidium minus Archidium minutissimum Archidium muellerianum Archidium ohioense Archidium stellatum Archidium tenerrimum Archidium wattsii References External links Moss genera Dicranidae Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spar%20box
Spar boxes are a type of folk art, crafted by miners to display minerals and crystals they have found. External links The Story of Spar Boxes NATIONAL SPAR BOX COLLECTION TO SHOW OFF MINING HERITAGE AT KILLHOPE The Spar Box Folk art
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachidonate%205-lipoxygenase%20inhibitor
Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors are compounds that slow or stop the action of the arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase or 5-LOX) enzyme, which is responsible for the production of inflammatory leukotrienes. The overproduction of leukotrienes is a major cause of inflammation in asthma, allergic rhinitis, and osteoarthritis. Examples of 5-LOX inhibitors include the pharmaceutical drugs meclofenamate sodium, zileuton and the natural products myxochelins/pseudochelin as well as nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA). Some chemicals found in trace amounts in food, as well as some dietary supplements, have been shown to inhibit 5-LOX; these include baicalein, caffeic acid, curcumin, hyperforin and St John's wort. Acetyl-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA), one of the bioactive boswellic acids found in Boswellia serrata (Indian Frankincense) has been found to inhibit 5-lipoxygenase strongly as an allosteric inhibitor. Boswellia administration has been shown to reduce brain edema in patients irradiated for brain tumor and it's believed to be due to 5-lipoxygenase inhibition. See also Antileukotriene agents Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase ALOX5-inhibiting drugs References External links Human Metabolome Database – Metabolites of 5-LOX Oxidoreductase inhibitors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilera
Tilera Corporation was a fabless semiconductor company focusing on manycore embedded processor design. The company shipped multiple processors in the TILE64, TILEPro64, and TILE-Gx lines. After a series of company acquisitions, Tilera's intellectual property was eventually acquired by Nvidia (via EZChip, then Mellanox), which now ships BlueField products that descend from the Tilera designs. History In 1990, Anant Agarwal led a team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology to develop scalable multi-processor system built out of large numbers of single chip processors. Alewife machines integrated both shared memory and user-level message passing for inter-node communications. In 1997, Agarwal proposed a follow-on project using a mesh technology to connect multiple cores. The follow-on project, named RAW, commenced in 1997, and was supported by DARPA/NSF's funding of tens of millions, resulting in the first 16-processor tiles multicore and proving the mesh and compiler technology. Tilera was founded in October 2004, by Agarwal, Devesh Garg, and Vijay K. Aggarwal. Tilera launched its first product, the 64-core TILE64 processor, in August 2007. Tilera raised more than $100 million in venture funding from Bessemer Venture Partners, Walden International, Columbia Capital and VentureTech Alliance, with strategic investments from Broadcom, Quanta Computer and NTT. The company was headquartered in San Jose, California and operated a research and development facilit
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bolbitis
Bolbitis is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Elaphoglossoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Two particular members of the genus are often grown as immersed water plants in aquaria, B. heudelotii, and B. heteroclita. B. heudelotii, the African water fern, normally grows submerged in its native habitat, while B. heteroclita normally grows on the margin of water bodies, but will also grow submerged. Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Bolbitis acrostichoides (Afzel. ex Sw.) Ching Bolbitis aliena (Sw.) Alston Bolbitis andreisii Fraser-Jenk. & Kandel Bolbitis angustipinna (Hayata) Itô Bolbitis appendiculata (Willd.) K.Iwats. Bolbitis aspleniifolia (Bory) K.Iwats. Bolbitis auriculata (Lam.) Alston Bolbitis beddomei Fraser-Jenk. & Gandhi Bolbitis bipinnatifida (Mett. ex Kuhn) Ching Bolbitis cadieri (Christ) Ching Bolbitis changjiangensis F.G.Wang & F.W.Xing Bolbitis christensenii (Ching) Ching Bolbitis confertifolia Ching Bolbitis costata (Wall. ex Hook.) Ching Bolbitis crispatula (Wall. ex Hook.) Ching Bolbitis cuneata (Bonap.) Fraser-Jenk. Bolbitis curupirae (Lindm.) Ching Bolbitis deltigera ([Wall. ex] Hook.) C.Chr. Bolbitis feeiana (Copel.) Fraser-Jenk. & Gandhi Bolbitis fengiana (Ching) S.Y.Dong Bolbitis fluviatilis (Hook.) Ching Bolbitis gaboonensis (Hook.) Alston Bolbitis gemmifera (Hieron.) C.Chr. Bolbitis hainanensis Ching & C.H.Wang Bolbitis hastata
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DR53
HLA-DR53 is an HLA-DR serotype that recognizes gene products of HLA-DRB4 locus. There are 13 alleles at this locus that encode 7 proteins. DRB3, DRB4, and DRB5 are minor DR beta encoding loci, they have been recognized as having distinct evolution. and the DRB4 locus presence is linked to HLA-DR7 seropositivity. The DRB4*locus was apparently duplicated from an ancestor of the DRB1-DRB4 common locus around 5 million years ago. DRB4 locus is only apparent in a small subset of DQ haplotypes, and most individuals lack DRB4. In addition the level of normal expression is 8 fold lower than the DRB1 in cells which can express both. and lowered because of both transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation. Alleles DR53 reactive alleles: DRB4*0101, *0103 Unknown reactivity: *0102, *0104 to *0107 Null alleles: *0101102N, *01030102N, *0201N, *0301N Associated diseases DRB4*01 is positively associated with Erythema multiforme, Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis Hashimoto's thyroiditis, vitiligo, primary biliary cirrhosis, clozapine-induced agranulocytosis, Vogt–Koyanagi–Harada disease, HLA-DRB1 linkage HLA-DR53 serotypes (HLA-DRB4) is linked to the following HLADR serotypes (HLA-DRB1) allele groups: HLA-DR4 - DRB1*04 HLA-DR7 - DRB1*07 HLA-DR9 - DRB1*09 References HLA-DR haplotypes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heteroskedasticity-consistent%20standard%20errors
The topic of heteroskedasticity-consistent (HC) standard errors arises in statistics and econometrics in the context of linear regression and time series analysis. These are also known as heteroskedasticity-robust standard errors (or simply robust standard errors), Eicker–Huber–White standard errors (also Huber–White standard errors or White standard errors), to recognize the contributions of Friedhelm Eicker, Peter J. Huber, and Halbert White. In regression and time-series modelling, basic forms of models make use of the assumption that the errors or disturbances ui have the same variance across all observation points. When this is not the case, the errors are said to be heteroskedastic, or to have heteroskedasticity, and this behaviour will be reflected in the residuals estimated from a fitted model. Heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors are used to allow the fitting of a model that does contain heteroskedastic residuals. The first such approach was proposed by Huber (1967), and further improved procedures have been produced since for cross-sectional data, time-series data and GARCH estimation. Heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors that differ from classical standard errors may indicate model misspecification. Substituting heteroskedasticity-consistent standard errors does not resolve this misspecification, which may lead to bias in the coefficients. In most situations, the problem should be found and fixed. Other types of standard error adjustments, su
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni%20Paderna
Giovanni Paderna (17th century) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period. He trained with Girolamo Curti, became an accomplished imitator of Agostino Mitelli, the pre-eminent quadratura painter from Bologna. Paderna became a colleague of Baldassare Bianchi; and the latter, at the death of Paderna, having become Mitelli's son-in-law, was placed by the father-in-law to work with Giovanni Giacomo Monti. He died at age 40 years. References 17th-century Italian painters Italian male painters Painters from Bologna Italian Baroque painters Quadratura painters Year of death unknown Year of birth unknown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calymmodon
Calymmodon is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Grammitidoideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Its known range is Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malesia, Australia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species and hybrids: Calymmodon acrosoroides Parris Calymmodon acutangularis Parris Calymmodon asiaticus Copel. Calymmodon atrichus Copel. Calymmodon binaiyensis Parris Calymmodon borneensis Parris Calymmodon clavifer (Hook.) T.Moore Calymmodon concinnus Parris Calymmodon conduplicatus (Brause) Copel. Calymmodon congestus Copel. Calymmodon coriaceus Parris Calymmodon cucullatus (Nees & Blume) C.Presl Calymmodon curtus Parris Calymmodon debilis Parris Calymmodon decipiens Parris Calymmodon fragilis Copel. Calymmodon gibbsiae Parris Calymmodon glabrescens Copel. Calymmodon gracilis (Fée) Copel. Calymmodon holttumii Parris Calymmodon hyalinus Copel. Calymmodon hygroscopicus Copel. Calymmodon ichthyorhachioides Alston Calymmodon innominatus Parris Calymmodon kaniensis (Brause) Copel. Calymmodon kanikehensis Parris Calymmodon kinabaluensis Parris Calymmodon latealatus Copel. Calymmodon ledermannii Parris Calymmodon linearis Parris Calymmodon longipilosus Parris Calymmodon luerssenianus (Domin) Copel. Calymmodon mnioides Copel. Calymmodon morobensis Parris Calymmodon murkelensis Parris Calymmodon muscoides (Copel.) Copel. Calymmodon o
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campyloneurum
Campyloneurum is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Polypodioideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). They are commonly known as strap ferns. Species , Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Campyloneurum abruptum (Lindm.) B.León Campyloneurum acrocarpon Fée Campyloneurum aglaolepis (Alston) de la Sota Campyloneurum amazonense B.León Campyloneurum amphostenon (Kunze ex Klotzsch) Fée Campyloneurum anetioides (Christ) R.M.Tryon & A.F.Tryon Campyloneurum angustifolium (Sw.) Fée Campyloneurum angustipaleatum (Alston) M.Mey. ex Lellinger Campyloneurum aphanophlebium (Kunze) T.Moore Campyloneurum asplundii (C.Chr.) Ching Campyloneurum atlanticum R.C.Moran & Labiak Campyloneurum austrobrasilianum (Alston) de la Sota Campyloneurum brevifolium (Lodd. ex Link) Link Campyloneurum centrobrasilianum Lellinger Campyloneurum chlorolepis Alston Campyloneurum chrysopodum (Klotzsch) Fée Campyloneurum coarctatum (Kunze) Fée Campyloneurum cochense (Hieron.) Ching Campyloneurum costatum (Kunze) C.Presl Campyloneurum decurrens (Raddi) C.Presl Campyloneurum densifolium (Hieron.) Lellinger Campyloneurum ensifolium (Willd.) J.Sm. Campyloneurum falcoideum (Kuhn ex Hieron.) M.Mey. ex Lellinger Campyloneurum fuscosquamatum Lellinger Campyloneurum gracile A.Rojas Campyloneurum inflatum M.Mey. ex Lellinger Campyloneurum lorentzii (Hieron.) Ching Campyloneurum macrosorum Fée Campyloneurum magnificum T
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Kazdan
Jerry Lawrence Kazdan (born 31 October 1937 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American mathematician noted for his work in differential geometry and the study of partial differential equations. His contributions include the Berger–Kazdan comparison theorem, which was a key step in the proof of the Blaschke conjecture and the classification of Wiedersehen manifolds. His best-known work, done in collaboration with Frank Warner, dealt with the problem of prescribing the scalar curvature of a Riemannian metric. Biography Kazdan received his bachelor's degree in 1959 from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his master's degree in 1961 from NYU. He obtained his PhD in 1963 from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University; his thesis was entitled A Boundary Value Problem Arising in the Theory of Univalent Functions and was supervised by Paul Garabedian. He then took a position as a Benjamin Peirce Instructor at Harvard University. Since 1966, he has been a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Pennsylvania. Dennis DeTurck was a student of his. Honours In 1999 he received the Lester Randolph Ford Award for his expository article Solving equations, an elegant legacy. In 2012 he became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. Major publications DeTurck, Dennis M.; Kazdan, Jerry L. Some regularity theorems in Riemannian geometry. Ann. Sci. École Norm. Sup. (4) 14 (1981), no. 3, 249–260. Kazdan, Jerry L.; Warner, F.W. Curvature functions for comp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afrocanthium%20keniense
Afrocanthium keniense is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is endemic to Kenya. It is threatened by habitat loss. Taxonomy In 2004, a molecular phylogenetic study of DNA sequences found the genus Canthium to be polyphyletic. The authors of this study transferred 20 species, including Canthium keniense, to a new genus, Afrocanthium. References External links World Checklist of Rubiaceae Vanguerieae Endemic flora of Kenya Vulnerable flora of Africa Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Plants described in 1932
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starting%20vortex
In fluid dynamics, the starting vortex is a vortex which forms in the air adjacent to the trailing edge of an airfoil as it is accelerated from rest. It leaves the airfoil (which now has an equal but opposite "bound vortex" around it), and remains (nearly) stationary in the flow. It eventually decays through the action of viscosity, but before doing so it contributes significantly to wake turbulence. The initial (and quite brief) presence of a starting vortex as an airfoil begins to move was predicted by early aerodynamicists, and eventually photographed. Whenever the speed or angle of attack of an airfoil changes there is a corresponding amount of vorticity deposited in the wake behind the airfoil, joining the two trailing vortices. This vorticity is a continuum of mini-starting-vortexes. The wake behind an aircraft is a continuous sheet of weak vorticity, between the two trailing vortices, and this accounts for the changes in strength of the trailing vortices as the airspeed of the aircraft and angle of attack on the wing change during flight. (The strength of a vortex cannot change within the fluid except by the dissipative action of viscosity. Vortices either form continuous loops of constant strength, or they terminate at the boundary of the fluid - usually a solid surface such as the ground.) The starting vortex is significant to an understanding of the Kutta condition and its role in the circulation around any airfoil generating lift. The starting vortex has ce
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casearia
Casearia is a plant genus in the family Salicaceae. The genus was included in the Flacourtiaceae under the Cronquist system of angiosperm classification, and earlier in the Samydaceae. They are sometimes employed as honey plants, notably C. decandra and C. sylvestris. The latter species is occasionally used as food by the caterpillars of the two-barred flasher (Astraptes fulgerator). Several species are becoming rare due to deforestation. Some appear close to extinction, and C. quinduensis of Colombia and C. tinifolia from Mauritius seem to be extinct since some time in the 20th century and about 1976, respectively. Selected species Names brought to synonymy Casearia elegans Standley, a synonym for Casearia bartlettii References External links Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Salicaceae genera Taxa named by Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceradenia
Ceradenia is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Grammitidoideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Ceradenia albidula (Baker) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia alboglandulosa (Bonap.) Parris Ceradenia argyrata (Bory ex Willd.) Parris Ceradenia arthrothrix L.E.Bishop & A.R.Sm. Ceradenia asthenophylla L.E.Bishop ex A.R.Sm. Ceradenia aulaeifolia L.E.Bishop ex A.R.Sm. Ceradenia auroseiomena L.E.Bishop Ceradenia ayopayana M.Kessler & A.R.Sm. Ceradenia bishopii (Stolze) A.R.Sm. Ceradenia brunneoviridis (Baker ex Jenman) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia capillaris (Desv.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia clavipila L.E.Bishop ex M.Kessler & A.R.Sm. Ceradenia comorensis (Baker) Parris Ceradenia comosa L.E.Bishop Ceradenia congesta (Copel.) L.E.Bishop ex A.R.Sm. Ceradenia curvata (Sw.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia deltodon (Baker) Parris Ceradenia dendrodoxa L.E.Bishop Ceradenia discolor (Hook.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia farinosa (Hook.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia fendleri (Copel.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia fragillima (Copel.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia fucoides (Christ) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia gameriana (Vareschi) Mostacero Ceradenia glabra M.Kessler & A.R.Sm. Ceradenia glaziovii (Baker) Labiak Ceradenia herrerae (Copel.) L.E.Bishop Ceradenia intonsa L.E.Bishop ex León-Parra & Mostacero Ceradenia intricata (C.V.Morton) L.E.Bishop ex A.R.Sm. Ceradenia itatiaiensis Labiak & Condack Ceradenia ivohib
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WIBN
WIBN is an FM radio station licensed to the city of Earl Park, Indiana. The station operates on the FM radio frequency of 98.1 MHz, FM channel 251. The studios are located at 130 E. McConnell Street in Oxford, Indiana. The tower is located one mile east of Dunnington, Indiana, a small community in rural western Benton County. History WIBN signed on the air in 1983 at 98.3 on the FM dial originally built and owned by Frank and Sandra Hertel of Evansville, IN. The station originally broadcast at 3,000 watts and served specifically the communities of Earl Park, Fowler and Kentland. The studio and tower were both located in Earl Park. Initially, the format was a mix of country and Adult contemporary music. The station had stints doing each of the aforementioned formats exclusively throughout the 1980s. By the mid-1980s, the station was purchased by Lafayette, Indiana radio pioneer Sidney Thompson. His company, known as IBN Broadcasting, began looking into ways to make the station more powerful as well as more profitable. The 98.3 frequency was very cluttered in northwestern Indiana at the time with three other stations occupying the frequency within a 100-mile radius of WIBN. In 1988, the FCC granted a request to move WIBN to 98.1 and strengthen its power from 3,000 watts to 25,000 watts. This power increase would also provide the station with primary coverage to larger Illinois towns such as Watseka and Hoopeston and secondary coverage to Greater Lafayette. Once the m
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus%20mutation
Virus mutation is mutation of viruses and may refer to: The feature of viruses to cause mutation in the human genome The feature of viruses to perform viral genetic change in their own genome.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guanylate%20cyclase%20activator
A guanylate cyclase activator (or "GUCA") is one of group of proteins which upregulates guanylate cyclase. It is also known as guanylate cyclase-activating protein, with the abbreviation "GCAP". Mutations can be associated with vision defects. There are five genes involved: , , , References External links Proteins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air%20barrier
Air barriers control air leakage into and out of the building envelope. Air barrier products may take several forms: Mechanically-attached membranes, also known as housewraps, usually a polyethylene-fiber or spun-bonded polyolefin, such as Tyvek is a generally accepted moisture barrier and an air barrier (ASTM E2178). Self-adhered membranes, which are typically also a water-resistant barrier and a vapor barrier Fluid-applied membranes, such as heavy-bodied paints or coatings including polymeric based and asphaltic based materials Closed-cell medium density spray-applied polyurethane foam, which typically provides insulation as well Some open-cell spray-applied polyurethane foam that are of high density Boardstock, which includes 12 mm plywood or OSB, 25 mm extruded polystyrene, etc. Air barriers are divided into air barrier materials, air barrier accessories, air barrier components, air barrier assemblies and air barrier systems. Air barrier materials – Building materials that are designed and constructed to provide the principal plane of airtightness through an environmental separator, which has an air permeance rate no greater than 0.02 L/(s•m²) at a pressure difference of 75 Pa when tested in accordance with ASTM E 2178. Air barrier materials meet the requirements of the CAN/ULC S741 Air Barrier Material Specification. The air barrier materials are typically the "big" pieces of material used in an air barrier assembly. Air barrier accessories – Products designated t
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammitis
Grammitis (dwarf polypody) is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Grammitidoideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). It had formerly been placed in the family Grammitidaceae, but this family is no longer recognized by most authors because phylogenetic analyses of DNA sequences have shown that it is embedded in Polypodiaceae. The delimitation of Grammitis was drastically narrowed in the first decade of the 21st century. It now contains about 25 species. In 2003, a study of the distribution of grammitid ferns placed 11 species in the New World, 7 in Africa, and 4 in the Pacific. The genus Grammitis was established by Olof Swartz around 1801. (sources vary on the exact date). The name is derived from Greek, gramma, grammatos meaning "a line or thread" and refers to the arrangement of the sori in some species. The type species for Grammitis is Grammitis marginella. The only known fossil of a grammitid fern has been named Grammitis succinea, but it is not clear that it belongs to Grammitis as more recently defined. It was found in Oligocene amber from the Dominican Republic. Circumscription In a treatment of Grammitidaceae in 1990, Barbara S. Parris defined Grammitis broadly, to include about 400 species. At that time, she stated that "The treatment of Grammitis here as a large and diverse genus reflects our current lack of knowledge concerning relationships within the family". Other authors at that time circumsc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appleton%E2%80%93Hartree%20equation
The Appleton–Hartree equation, sometimes also referred to as the Appleton–Lassen equation is a mathematical expression that describes the refractive index for electromagnetic wave propagation in a cold magnetized plasma. The Appleton–Hartree equation was developed independently by several different scientists, including Edward Victor Appleton, Douglas Hartree and German radio physicist H. K. Lassen. Lassen's work, completed two years prior to Appleton and five years prior to Hartree, included a more thorough treatment of collisional plasma; but, published only in German, it has not been widely read in the English speaking world of radio physics. Further, regarding the derivation by Appleton, it was noted in the historical study by Gilmore that Wilhelm Altar (while working with Appleton) first calculated the dispersion relation in 1926. Equation The dispersion relation can be written as an expression for the frequency (squared), but it is also common to write it as an expression for the index of refraction: The full equation is typically given as follows: or, alternatively, with damping term and rearranging terms: Definition of terms: : complex refractive index : imaginary unit : electron collision frequency : angular frequency : ordinary frequency (cycles per second, or Hertz) : electron plasma frequency : electron gyro frequency : permittivity of free space : ambient magnetic field strength : electron charge : electron mass : angle between the ambient magn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pottiales
Pottiales is an order of mosses in the subclass Dicranidae. Classification The following families are recognised in Bryophyte Biology: Pottiaceae Pleurophascaceae Serpotortellaceae Mitteniaceae Some other families are recognised by other sources: Ephemeraceae – this putative family is characterized by highly simplified vegetative and sporogenous bodies and contains two genera, Ephemerum and Micromitrium. However, phylogenetic analysis finds it polyphyletic, with Ephemerum nested in Pottiaceae and Micromitrium recovered among the Dicranales, closely related to the Leucobryaceae, and assigned a new family, Micromitriaceae. Hypodontiaceae – family containing the genus Hypodontium. Alternatively placed in Dicranales Splachnobryaceae – containing the genera Splachnobryum and Koponobryum Bryobartramiaceae – family containing a single genus with one species, Bryobartramia novae-valesiae Cinclidotaceae (lattice mosses) – family containing the genus Cinclidotus. Alternately place in Pottiaceae. References Dicranidae Moss orders
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CROT
CROT may refer to: CROT (gene), which encodes the enzyme peroxisomal carnitine O-octanoyltransferase C-ROT gate, a component in quantum logic computers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PAS%20diastase%20stain
Periodic acid–Schiff–diastase (PAS-D, PAS diastase) stain is a periodic acid–Schiff (PAS) stain used in combination with diastase, an enzyme that breaks down glycogen. PAS-D is a stain often used by pathologists as an ancillary study in making a histologic diagnosis on paraffin-embedded tissue specimens. PAS stain typically gives a magenta color in the presence of glycogen. When PAS and diastase are used together, a light pink color replaces the deep magenta. Differences in the intensities of the two stains (PAS and PAS-D) can be attributed to different glycogen concentrations and can be used to semiquantify glycogen in samples. In practice, the tissue is deparaffinized, the diastase incubates, and then the PAS stain is applied. An example of PAS-D in use is in showing gastric/duodenal metaplasia in duodenal adenomas. PAS diastase stain is also used to identify alpha-1 antitrypsin globules in hepatocytes, which is a characteristic finding of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. PAS diastase stain is also used in diagnosing Whipple’s disease, as the foamy macrophages that infiltrate the lamina propria of the small intestine in this disease possess PAS-positive, diastase-resistant inclusions. Additional images See also Periodic acid-Schiff stain Diastase References External links PAS Diastase Protocol Staining
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discontinuous%20Galerkin%20method
In applied mathematics, discontinuous Galerkin methods (DG methods) form a class of numerical methods for solving differential equations. They combine features of the finite element and the finite volume framework and have been successfully applied to hyperbolic, elliptic, parabolic and mixed form problems arising from a wide range of applications. DG methods have in particular received considerable interest for problems with a dominant first-order part, e.g. in electrodynamics, fluid mechanics and plasma physics. Discontinuous Galerkin methods were first proposed and analyzed in the early 1970s as a technique to numerically solve partial differential equations. In 1973 Reed and Hill introduced a DG method to solve the hyperbolic neutron transport equation. The origin of the DG method for elliptic problems cannot be traced back to a single publication as features such as jump penalization in the modern sense were developed gradually. However, among the early influential contributors were Babuška, J.-L. Lions, Joachim Nitsche and Miloš Zlámal. DG methods for elliptic problems were already developed in a paper by Garth Baker in the setting of 4th order equations in 1977. A more complete account of the historical development and an introduction to DG methods for elliptic problems is given in a publication by Arnold, Brezzi, Cockburn and Marini. A number of research directions and challenges on DG methods are collected in the proceedings volume edited by Cockburn, Karniadakis a
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graph%20cut
Graph cut may refer to: Cut (graph theory), in mathematics Graph cut optimization Graph cuts in computer vision
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Hrynewich
Tim Hrynewich (born October 2, 1963) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey left winger. He played 55 NHL games for the Pittsburgh Penguins between 1982 and 1984. Career statistics Regular season and playoffs References External links 1963 births Living people Baltimore Skipjacks players Canadian ice hockey left wingers Flint Spirits players Fort Wayne Komets players Ice hockey people from Ontario Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) players Muskegon Lumberjacks players People from Leamington, Ontario Sportspeople from Essex County, Ontario Pittsburgh Penguins players Pittsburgh Penguins draft picks SaiPa players Sudbury Wolves players Toledo Goaldiggers players
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mood%2092.0%20FM
Mood FM is a radio station broadcasting in Amman, Jordan. Mood FM is part of Seagulls Broadcast Ltd. and broadcasts on the 92.0 and 91.5 MHz frequency. External links Official website Radio stations in Jordan Mass media in Amman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caproni%20Ca.111
The Caproni Ca.111 was a long-range reconnaissance aircraft and light bomber produced in Italy during the 1930s. It was a derivative of the Ca.101. Design and development A robust and simple aircraft, it was meant to be used in harsh conditions with minimal support. It was designed by the engineer Rodolfo Verduzio of Gianni Caproni in 1931, and first flew in February 1932 as MM 205. This aircraft was a high-wing monoplane, built with a robust but simple structure consisting of a tubular steel skeleton with a fabric and wood skin. Derived from the earlier Ca.101, it used a different engine. The fuselage was of square section, and the wing was practically rectangular, with the extremities sloped and the ailerons running the whole length of the trailing edge. Steel tubing was also used for the undercarriage. This was fixed and had a complex structure that had two legs supported by several steel tubes between the fuselage and the wings. The crew consisted of three men. The pilot, a co-pilot/observer and a flight engineer/gunner. The main innovation was the engine. While the previous Ca.101 had three units, the newer type had only one. This was a risk because the engines of the time were not very reliable. It seems that the gamble paid off as the Ca.111 was faster than the three-engine Ca.101 and even the Ca.133. The engine was a water-cooled Isotta Fraschini Asso 750RC 18-cylinder in a 'W' layout. The first examples were equipped with a four-blade wooden propeller. Later mode
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DRB4
Major histocompatibility complex, class II, DR beta 4, also known as HLA-DRB4, is a human gene. Function The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the HLA class II beta chain paralogues. The class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DRA) and a beta chain (DRB), both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen-presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). Gene structure and polymorphisms The beta chain is approximately 26-28 kDa. It is encoded by 6 exons, exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and exon 5 encodes the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DR molecule the beta chain contains all the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities. Hundreds of DRB1 alleles have been described and typing for these polymorphisms is routinely done for bone marrow and kidney transplantation. Gene expression DRB1 is expressed at a level five times higher than its paralogues DRB3, DRB4 and DRB5. DRB1 is present in all individuals. Allelic variants of DRB1 are linked with either none or one of the genes DRB3, DRB4 and DRB5. There are 4 related pseudogenes: DRB2, DRB6, DRB7, DRB8 and DRB9. See also HLA-DR References Further reading
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-Acetylglycinamide
N-Acetylglycinamide is a glycine derivative. See also Acetylglycinamide chloral hydrate N-Acetylglycine References Acetamides
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Major%20League%20Baseball%20career%20on-base%20percentage%20leaders
In baseball statistics, on-base percentage (OBP) is a measure of how often a batter reaches base for any reason other than a fielding error, fielder's choice, dropped or uncaught third strike, fielder's obstruction, or catcher's interference. OBP is calculated in Major League Baseball (MLB) by dividing the sum of hits, walks, and times hit by a pitch by the sum of at-bats, walks, times hit by pitch and sacrifice flies. A hitter with a .400 on-base percentage is considered to be great and rare; only 61 players in MLB history with at least 3,000 career plate appearances (PA) have maintained such an OBP. Left fielder Ted Williams, who played 19 seasons for the Boston Red Sox, has the highest career on-base percentage, .4817, in MLB history. Williams led the American League (AL) in on-base percentage in twelve seasons, the most such seasons for any player in the major leagues. Barry Bonds led the National League (NL) in ten seasons, a NL record. Williams also posted the then-highest single-season on-base percentage of .5528 in 1941, a record that stood for 61 years until Bonds broke it with a .5817 OBP in 2002. Bonds broke his own record in 2004, setting the current single-season mark of .6094. Players are eligible for the Hall of Fame if they have played at least 10 major league seasons, have been either retired for five seasons or deceased for six months, and have not been banned from MLB. These requirements leave 6 living players ineligible who have played in the past 5 seaso
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagynias
Lagynias was a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae but is no longer recognized. In 2005, it was sunk into synonymy with Vangueria, based on a phylogenetic study of DNA sequences. Species Lagynias dryadum (S.Moore) Robyns Lagynias lasiantha (Sond.) Bullock Lagynias monteiroi (Oliv.) Bridson Lagynias pallidiflora Bullock Lagynias rufescens (E.A.Bruce) Verdc. See also Cuviera References External links World Checklist of Rubiaceae Historically recognized Rubiaceae genera Flora of Africa Vanguerieae Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lastreopsis
Lastreopsis, known as shieldfern, is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Elaphoglossoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Lastreopsis amplissima (C.Presl) Tindale Lastreopsis davalliaeformis (Tardieu) Tardieu Lastreopsis davallioides (Brack.) Tindale Lastreopsis decomposita (R.Br.) Tindale Lastreopsis dissecta (C.T.White & Goy) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran Lastreopsis hispida (Sw.) Tindale Lastreopsis killipii (C.Chr. & Maxon) Tindale Lastreopsis marginans (F.Muell.) D.A.Sm. & Tindale ex Tindale Lastreopsis nephrodioides (Baker) Tindale Lastreopsis poecilophlebia (Hook.) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran Lastreopsis silvestris D.A.Sm. ex Tindale Lastreopsis squamifera (C.Chr.) Lellinger Lastreopsis subrecedens Ching Lastreopsis subsericea (Mett.) Tindale Lastreopsis subsparsa (Alderw.) Tindale Lastreopsis tenera (R.Br.) Tindale Lastreopsis tripinnata (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Labiak, Sundue & R.C.Moran Lastreopsis velutina (A.Rich.) Tindale Lastreopsis vieillardii (Mett.) Tindale Lastreopsis walleri Tindale Lastreopsis wurunuran (Domin) Tindale References Dryopteridaceae Fern genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Taxa named by Ren-Chang Ching
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leptochilus%20%28plant%29
Leptochilus is a fern genus in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Microsoroideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Taxonomy A molecular phylogenetic study of the subfamily Microsoroideae in 2019 suggested that the genus was monophyletic, being sister to Microsorum, together forming one of the three main clades in the subfamily: Species The Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I) suggests that the genus contains about 10 species. , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World noted that the species circumscription was "fairly controversial and fluctuating", and accepted 34 species and hybrids: Leptochilus axillaris (Cav.) Kaulf. Leptochilus bolsteri (Copel.) Parris Leptochilus cantoniensis (Baker) Ching Leptochilus chilangensis (V.N.Tu) Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus chingii Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus chittagongensis Fraser-Jenk. & Gias Leptochilus decurrens Blume Leptochilus digitatus (Baker) Noot. Leptochilus dissimilialatus (Bonap.) Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus dolichopterus (Copel.) Fraser-Jenk. & Amoroso Leptochilus ellipticus (Thunb.) Noot. Leptochilus evrardii (Tardieu) Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus flexilobus (Christ) Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus fluviatilis (Lauterb.) Liang Zhang & Li Bing Zhang Leptochilus hemionitideus (C.Presl) Noot. Leptochilus henryi (Baker) X.C.Zhang Leptochilus heterophyllus (S.K.Wu & P.K.Lôc) comb. ined. Leptochilus
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugen%20Netto
Eugen Otto Erwin Netto (30 June 1848 – 13 May 1919) was a German mathematician. He was born in Halle and died in Giessen. Netto's theorem, on the dimension-preserving properties of continuous bijections, is named for Netto. Netto published this theorem in 1878, in response to Georg Cantor's proof of the existence of discontinuous bijections between the unit interval and unit square. His proof was not fully rigorous, but its errors were later repaired. Works Substitutionentheorie und ihre Anwendung auf die Algebra. Teubner 1882. Theory of Substitutions and Its Applications to Algebra. Ann Arbor, Mich. 1892. Die Determinanten. Teubner, 1910. Die Determinanten. Teubner, 2nd edition 1925. Lehrbuch der Combinatorik. Teubner, 1901, 2nd edition 1927. Elementare Algebra. Teubner 1904. Gruppen- und Substitutionentheorie. Leipzig, Göschen, 1908. Vorlesungen über Algebra. Erster Band. Teubner, 1896. Vorlesungen über Algebra. Zweiter Band. Teubner, 1900. Netto: Kombinatorik. Enzyklopädie der Mathematischen Wissenschaften, Bd.1, 1898. Netto: Rationale Funktionen einer Veränderlichen; ihre Nullstellen. Enzyklopädie Math.Wiss., Bd.1, 1899. Netto: Rationale Funktionen mehrerer Veränderlichen. Enzyklopädie Mathem.Wiss., Bd.1, 1899. References 1848 births 1919 deaths 19th-century German mathematicians People from Halle (Saale) People from the Province of Saxony 20th-century German mathematicians
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rescue%20and%20salvage%20ship
Rescue and salvage ships (hull classification symbol ARS) are a type of military salvage tug. They are tasked with coming to the aid of stricken vessels. Their general mission capabilities include combat salvage, lifting, towing, retraction of grounded vessels, off-ship firefighting, and manned diving operations. They were common during World War II. List of rescue and salvage ships of the United States Navy by class The following ship classes have been designated under the ARS hull classification symbol in United States Navy Service. Lapwing-class minesweeper conversions The earliest designated United States Navy salvage ships (ARS) were converted s. Ships of this type were operated by the United States Navy as salvage ships from June 1941 until USS Viking was decommissioned and scrapped in 1953. Diver class The United States Navy operated s (ARS) from October 1943 until the last example was decommissioned in July 1979. Several ships of this class were converted to other uses, and USS Shackle remained in service as the 213' United States Coast Guard Cutter until March 2011. (Converted to USCGC Escape (WMEC-6)) (Converted to ) (Converted to USNS Chain (T-AGOR-17)) (Converted to USCGC Yocona (WAT-168)) (Converted to USNS Argo (T-AGOR-18)) Miscellaneous civilian vessel conversions Several ships were converted and redesignated as salvage ships (ARS) during World War II. (canceled) Anchor class The United States Navy operated s (ARS) from Oc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DRB5
HLA class II histocompatibility antigen, DRB5 beta chain is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HLA-DRB5 gene. Function The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the HLA class II beta chain paralogues. The class II molecule is a heterodimer consisting of an alpha (DRA) and a beta chain (DRB), both anchored in the membrane. It plays a central role in the immune system by presenting peptides derived from extracellular proteins. Class II molecules are expressed in antigen-presenting cells (APC: B lymphocytes, dendritic cells, macrophages). Gene structure and polymorphisms The beta chain is approximately 26-28 kDa. It is encoded by 6 exons, exon one encodes the leader peptide, exons 2 and 3 encode the two extracellular domains, exon 4 encodes the transmembrane domain and exon 5 encodes the cytoplasmic tail. Within the DR molecule the beta chain contains all the polymorphisms specifying the peptide binding specificities. Hundreds of DRB1 alleles have been described and typing for these polymorphisms is routinely done for bone marrow and kidney transplantation. Gene expression DRB1 is expressed at a level five times higher than its paralogues DRB3, DRB4 and DRB5. DRB1 is present in all individuals. Allelic variants of DRB1 are linked with either none or one of the genes DRB3, DRB4 and DRB5. The presence of DRB5 is linked with allelic variants of DRB1, otherwise it is omitted. There are 4 related pseudogenes: DRB2, DRB6, DRB7, DRB8 and DRB9. See also HLA-DR Referen
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micropolypodium
Micropolypodium is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Grammitidoideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). It is native to China, Japan, and the Philippines. Species Neotropical (the Americas) species formerly placed in the genus have been reclassified to Moranopteris. Micropolypodium now contains the following species according to the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World : Micropolypodium okuboi (Yatabe) Hayata Micropolypodium pulogense (Copel.) A.R.Sm. Micropolypodium sikkimense (Hieron.) X.C.Zhang References Polypodiaceae Fern genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DR18
HLA-DR18 (DR18) is a HLA-DR serotype that recognizes the DRB1*0302 and *0303 gene products. Compared to DR17 which is found at high frequency in Western Europe, DR18 is found more in SE Europe and Central Asia. Serology DR18 recognizes the DRB1*0302 and *0303, the thoroughness of recognition is fair, but better than DR3. Disease associations DR18 seropositivity is associated with rheumatoid polyarthritis DRB1*0302 is positively associated with juvenile diabetes, nuclear helicase Mi-2 autoantibodies in inflammatory inclusion body myositis. Genetic Linkage HLA-DR18 is genetically linked to DR52 and HLA-DQ2 serotypes. These serotypes are the result of gene products from the HLA-DRB3* and HLA DQA1*0501 and HLA DQB1*0201 alleles. References 3
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HLA-DR17
HLA-DR17 (DR17) is an HLA-DR serotype that recognizes the DRB1*0301 and *0304 gene products. DR17 is found at high frequency in Western Europe (such as Western Ireland, N. Spain, Sardinia). DR17 is part of the broader antigen group HLA-DR3 and is very similar to the group HLA-DR18. Serology DR17 recognizes the DRB1*0301, *0304 alleles. Disease associations By serotype DR17 is associated with non-chronic sarcoidosis, infantile spasm/epilepsy, rabies vaccine-induced autoimmune encephalomyelitis and cardiovascular hypertrophy in subjects with arterial hypertension People with DR17 show a tendency toward benzylpenicilloyl allergies. By allele DRB1*0301: diabetes mellitus type 1, myositis, early onset Graves disease, type 1 autoimmune hepatitis, inflammatory inclusion body myositis. In autoimmune hepatitis, DRB1*0301 correlates with more severe and difficult to treat disease. By haplotype DRB1*0301:DQA1*05:DQB1*0201 is associated with diabetes mellitus type 1, ovarian cancer, non-thymomic myasthenia gravis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, non-cancer associated Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome and sarcoidosis By phenotype The DRB1*0301/DRB1*1501 heterozygote is linked to primary Sjögren's syndrome Genetic Linkage HLA-DR17 is genetically linked to DR52 and HLA-DQ2 serotypes. These serotypes are the result of gene products from the HLA-DRB3* and HLA DQA1*0501 and HLA DQB1*0201 alleles. DRB1*0301 is frequently within by the "Super-B8" or ancestral HLA haplotype: A*0101
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List%20of%20Major%20League%20Baseball%20career%20slugging%20percentage%20leaders
In baseball statistics, slugging percentage (SLG) is a measure of the batting productivity of a hitter. It is calculated as total bases divided by at bats. Unlike batting average, slugging percentage gives more weight to extra-base hits with doubles, triples, and home runs, relative to singles. Plate appearances ending in walks are specifically excluded from this calculation, as an appearance that ends in a walk is not counted as an at bat. Babe Ruth is the all-time leader with a career slugging percentage of .6897. Ted Williams (.6338), Lou Gehrig (.6324), Mule Suttles (.6179), Turkey Stearnes (.6165), Oscar Charleston (.6145), Jimmie Foxx (.6093), Barry Bonds (.6069), and Hank Greenberg (.6050) are the only other players with a career slugging percentage over .600. Key List Stats updated as of October 1, 2023. Notes Sources Slugging percentage 5 Major League Baseball statistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seahaven%20Towers
Seahaven Towers is a patience or solitaire card game that uses a deck of 52 playing cards, and is closely related to the popular solitaire game FreeCell. Good players can expect to win more than three-quarters of their games by clever card manipulation. Rules Game play is very similar to FreeCell, except that the tableau is built down in suit, and only a king or a sequence starting with a king may be placed on empty tableau spots (although they can simplify the rule and put any card or sequence in an empty tableau spot). There are ten tableau columns instead of eight. In the initial deal five cards are dealt face-up to each column, leaving two cards in hand dealt to the two FreeCells (usually the center but can be in any pattern). The suit restriction makes the game more difficult than FreeCell. This is counterbalanced by there being more columns of fewer cards. History An Apple Macintosh version of Seahaven Towers was released in 1988 by Art Cabral, which helped popularize the game under that name, but Art himself insisted that he did not invent its rules. A Seahaven Towers card game was provided with the Silicon Graphics, Inc. IRIX operating system, and included an automated solver that could determine whether a particular game could be solved. References See also FreeCell List of solitaire games Glossary of solitaire terms Open packers Single-deck patience card games Year of introduction missing
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neocheiropteris
Neocheiropteris is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Microsoroideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Taxonomy A molecular phylogenetic study in 2019 suggested that Neocheiropteris was one of a group of closely related genera in the subfamily Microsoroideae, a group the authors termed "Lepisorus sensu lato". It species were embedded in a clade in which none of the genera appeared to be monophyletic: Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World recognized the following species, while noting that the distinction from Neolepisorus was not clear: Neocheiropteris ensata (Thunb.) Ching Neocheiropteris ovata (Wall. ex Hook. & Grev.) Fraser-Jenk. Neocheiropteris palmatopedata (Baker) Christ Neocheiropteris triglossa (Baker) Ching Plants of the World Online submerges Neolepisorus into Neocheiropteris, although placing some species that the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepts in Neolepisorus in Microsorum. References Polypodiaceae Fern genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2N
2N or 2-N may refer to: 2N or 2°N, the 2nd parallel north latitude MI 2N, a type of electric multiple unit running on the French RER rail network 2N, a prefix labelling certain JEDEC transistors, notably the 2N2222 2N, an indicator of a redundancy level in (for example) an uninterruptible power supply configuration Powers of 2 (2n) In genetics, 2n = x refers to a diploid chromosome number of x NJ 2-N; see New Jersey Route 17 MI 2N series double-decker train; see RER A HP 2N, ISO/IEC 8859-2 character set on printers by Hewlett-Packard See also N2 (disambiguation)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecluma
Pecluma is a genus of ferns in the family Polypodiaceae, subfamily Polypodioideae, according to the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). They are called rockcap ferns. Species , Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Pecluma absidata (A.M.Evans) M.G.Price Pecluma alfredii (Rosenst.) M.G.Price Pecluma atra (A.M.Evans) M.G.Price Pecluma barituensis O.G.Martínez & de la Sota Pecluma bermudiana (A.M.Evans) M.G.Price Pecluma bourgeauana (E.Fourn.) L.A.Triana Pecluma camptophyllaria (Fée) M.G.Price Pecluma chiapensis (A.M.Evans & A.R.Sm.) M.G.Price Pecluma chnoophora (Kunze) Salino & F.C.Assis Pecluma choquetangensis (Rosenst.) M.G.Price Pecluma consimilis (Eaton ex Mett.) M.G.Price Pecluma curvans (Mett.) M.G.Price Pecluma dispersa (A.M.Evans) M.G.Price Pecluma divaricata (E.Fourn.) Mickel & Beitel Pecluma dulcis (Poir.) F.C.Assis & Salino Pecluma eurybasis (C.Chr.) M.G.Price Pecluma ferruginea (M.Martens & Galeotti) M.G.Price Pecluma filicula (Kaulf.) M.G.Price Pecluma funicula (Fée) M.G.Price Pecluma hartwegiana (Hook.) F.C.Assis & Salino Pecluma hoehnei (A.Samp.) Salino Pecluma hygrometrica (Splitg.) M.G.Price Pecluma imbeana (Brade) Salino Pecluma insularis (Brade) Salino Pecluma liebmannii (C.Chr.) A.R.Sm. & Carv.-Hern. Pecluma longepinnulata (E.Fourn.) F.C.Assis & Salino Pecluma macedoi (Brade) M.Kessler & A.R.Sm. Pecluma oranense (de la Sota) de la Sota Pecluma paradiseae (Langsd. & Fisch.) M.G.Price Pecluma
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennantia%20baylisiana
Pennantia baylisiana, commonly known as Three Kings kaikōmako or (Māori), is a species of plant in the family Pennantiaceae (Icacinaceae in older classifications). It is endemic to Manawatāwhi / Three Kings Islands, around northwest of Cape Reinga, New Zealand. At the time of its discovery just one plant remained. This single tree grows on a scree slope inaccessible to browsing goats, and has been called "the world's loneliest tree". The species was discovered in 1945 by botanist Geoff Baylis and described in 1948, although it took decades before it was it was fully accepted as a distinct species of Pennantia. Although the only wild tree is female, it was successfully propagated from cuttings in the 1950s, one of which was induced to self-pollinate in 1985. Subsequent seed-grown plants have themselves set seeds, and the species has been replanted on the island, the adjoining mainland, and in public and private gardens around New Zealand. Description Pennantia baylisiana is a shrubby, multi-trunked tree with a broad crown, unlike the three other species in the genus Pennantia. It does not have a divaricating juvenile form, unlike the other New Zealand Pennantia species kaikōmako (P. corymbosa). It grows to a height of 5 m in the wild, though has been recorded reaching 8 m in cultivation. It has pale greyish-brown bark and branchlets that are covered with lenticels. It has leathery, green, egg-shaped alternate leaves around 12–16 by 7–10 cm. Adult leaves have smooth margin
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennantia
Pennantia is the sole genus in the plant family Pennantiaceae. In older classifications, it was placed in the family Icacinaceae. Most authorities have recognised three or four species, depending on whether they recognised Pennantia baylisiana as a separate species from Pennantia endlicheri. British-born botanist David Mabberley has recognised two species. The species are small to medium, sometimes multi-trunked trees. Leaves are alternate, leathery, and with entire or sometimes toothed margins. Inflorescences are terminal and flowers are functionally unisexual; the species are more or less dioecious. Pennantia species grow naturally in New Zealand, Norfolk Island, and eastern Australia. In Australia, P. cunninghamii grows across a broad latitudinal natural range (nearly ), from the south coast of New South Wales northwards through to north eastern Queensland. The genus name, Pennantia, is in honor of Thomas Pennant, an 18th century Welsh zoologist and author. Species The following four species were recognised by New Zealand botanists Rhys O. Gardner and Peter J. de Lange in 2002. Pennantia baylisiana, – Three Kings Islands Pennantia corymbosa , 'kaikōmako' – New Zealand Pennantia cunninghamii , 'brown beech' – NSW, Qld, Australia Pennantia endlicheri – Norfolk Island References External links Missouri Botanical Garden Website−Mobot.org: Pennantiaceae + Pennantia Pennantiaceae Apiales genera Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Dioecious plants
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biomax%20Informatics
Biomax Informatics is a Munich-based software company specializing in research software for bioinformatics. Biomax was founded in 1997 and has its roots in the Munich Information Center for Protein Sequences (MIPS). The company's customer base consists of companies and research organizations in the areas of drug discovery, diagnostics, fine chemicals, food and plant production. In addition to exclusive software tools, Biomax Informatics provides services and curated knowledge bases. In September 2007, Biomax Informatics acquired the Viscovery software business of the Austrian data mining specialist Eudaptics Software. Biomax Informatics and Sophic Systems Alliance Inc. (USA) participate in the Cancer Gene Data Curation Project with the National Cancer Institute (USA). This project maintains a public data set of cancer-related genes and drugs. This data set has been integrated with the NCI's (cancer Bioinformatics Infrastructure Objects) domain model which is part of the CaBIG Integrative Cancer Research (ICR) workspace. This Cancer Gene Index can be obtained separately from an NCI web site. Products BioXM Knowledge Management Environment BioRS Integration and Retrieval System Pedant-Pro Sequence Analysis Suite Subsidiaries Viscovery Software GmbH See also Bioinformatics Bioinformatics companies References External links Biomax Informatics official homepage Viscovery Software official homepage Cancer Gene Data Curation Project Research support companies Bioi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plagiogyria
Plagiogyria is a genus of ferns, the only genus in family Plagiogyriaceae in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Alternatively, the family may be treated as the subfamily Plagiogyrioideae of a very broadly defined family Cyatheaceae, the placement used for the genus in Plants of the World Online . Ferns of this genus present two kind of fronds, the fertile ones longer than the sterile. These ferns are found on forest soils in mountainous areas of tropical and subtropical regions. Most are native to Asia; one is found in the Americas. Phylogeny , Plants of the World Online accepted the following species. Phylogeny of Plagiogyria Other species include: P. assurgens Christ P. falcata Copel. P. ×neointermedia]] Nakaike P. pycnophylla (Kunze) Mett. [[Plagiogyria × sessilifolia|P. ×sessilifolia Nakaike References Cyatheales Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Fern genera
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polybotrya
Polybotrya is a genus of ferns in the family Dryopteridaceae, subfamily Polybotryoideae, in the Pteridophyte Phylogeny Group classification of 2016 (PPG I). Species , the Checklist of Ferns and Lycophytes of the World accepted the following species: Polybotrya aequatoriana R.C.Moran Polybotrya alata R.C.Moran Polybotrya alfredii Brade Polybotrya altescandens C.Chr. Polybotrya andina C.Chr. Polybotrya appressa R.C.Moran Polybotrya attenuata R.C.Moran Polybotrya aureisquama A.Rojas Polybotrya bipinnata A.Rojas Polybotrya botryoides (Baker) C.Chr. Polybotrya canaliculata Klotzsch Polybotrya caudata Kunze Polybotrya crassirhizoma Lellinger Polybotrya cylindrica Kaulf. Polybotrya espiritosantensis Brade Polybotrya fractiserialis (Baker) J.Sm. Polybotrya glandulosa Mett. ex Kuhn Polybotrya gomezii R.C.Moran Polybotrya goyazensis Brade Polybotrya gracilis Brade Polybotrya hickeyi R.C.Moran Polybotrya insularis A.Rojas Polybotrya latisquamosa R.C.Moran Polybotrya lechleriana Mett. Polybotrya lourteigiana Lellinger Polybotrya matosii Canestraro & Labiak Polybotrya osmundacea Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. Polybotrya pilosa Brade Polybotrya pittieri Lellinger Polybotrya polybotryoides (Baker) Christ Polybotrya pubens Mart. ex Kunze Polybotrya puberulenta R.C.Moran Polybotrya semipinnata Fée Polybotrya serratifolia (Fée) Klotzsch Polybotrya sessilisora R.C.Moran Polybotrya sorbifolia Mett. ex Kuhn Polybotrya speciosa Schott Polybotrya stolzei R.C.Moran Polybotrya suberecta (Baker) C.Chr. R
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statistics%20and%20Registration%20Service%20Act%202007
The Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007 (c 18) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which established the UK Statistics Authority (UKSA). It came into force in April 2008. Sir Michael Scholar was appointed as the first Chair of the UKSA. The Act established the UK Statistics Authority as a non-ministerial department that employs the National Statistician. The National Statistician has an office to support them, the Office for National Statistics. References External links Guide to the Act from the Office for National Statistics United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 2007 Office for National Statistics
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P87PIKAP
Within molecular and cell biology, p87PIKAP is a regulatory subunit of the type IB Phosphoinositide 3-Kinase p110γ that is highly expressed in the heart and is present in dendritic cells, macrophages, and neutrophils. It is also referred to as p84 and p87. Some studies have found P87PIKAP to have a role in carcinogenesis. References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombesin-like%20receptor%203
The bombesin receptor subtype 3 also known as BRS-3 or BB3 is a protein which in humans is encoded by the BRS3 gene. Function Mammalian bombesin-like peptides are widely distributed in the central nervous system as well as in the gastrointestinal tract, where they modulate smooth-muscle contraction, exocrine and endocrine processes, metabolism, and behavior. They bind to G protein-coupled receptors on the cell surface to elicit their effects. Bombesin-like peptide receptors include gastrin-releasing peptide receptor, neuromedin B receptor, and bombesin-like receptor-3 (BRS3; this article). BB3 is a G protein-coupled receptor. BB3 only interacts with known naturally occurring bombesin-related peptides with low affinity and therefore, as it has no natural high-affinity ligand, is classified as an orphan receptor. References Further reading External links G protein-coupled receptors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuromedin%20B%20receptor
The neuromedin B receptor (NMBR), now known as BB1 is a G protein-coupled receptor whose endogenous ligand is neuromedin B. In humans, this protein is encoded by the NMBR gene. Neuromedin B receptor binds neuromedin B, a potent mitogen and growth factor for normal and neoplastic lung and for gastrointestinal epithelial tissue. References Further reading External links G protein-coupled receptors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrin-releasing%20peptide%20receptor
The gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR), now properly known as BB2 is a G protein-coupled receptor whose endogenous ligand is gastrin releasing peptide. In humans it is highly expressed in the pancreas and is also expressed in the stomach, adrenal cortex and brain. Gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) regulates numerous functions of the gastrointestinal and central nervous systems, including release of gastrointestinal hormones, smooth muscle cell contraction, and epithelial cell proliferation and is a potent mitogen for neoplastic tissues. The effects of GRP are mediated through the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor. This receptor is a glycosylated, 7-transmembrane G-protein coupled receptor that activates the phospholipase C signaling pathway. The receptor is aberrantly expressed in numerous cancers such as those of the lung, colon, and prostate. An individual with autism and multiple exostoses was found to have a balanced translocation between chromosome 8 and a chromosome X breakpoint located within the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor gene. The transcription factor CREB is a regulator of human GRP-R expression in colon cancer. Activation MOR1D‐GRPR heteromers in the spinal cord mediate the common troublesome opioid-induced itch. References Further reading External links IUPHAR GPCR Database - BB2 receptor G protein-coupled receptors
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal%20Dragon
is a Japanese historical fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Yuuho Ashibe. Set in Ireland and Roman Britain, the story follows a black-haired girl named Arianrhod and her fight against Balor Evil-Eye, the Gothic warlord who destroyed her home tribe. Joining her in the fight are Henruda, the daughter of a Celtic chieftain, and Legion, the Silver Knight. Crystal Dragon began serialization in Akita Shoten's monthly (girls') manga magazine Bonita in 1981, later transferring to its sister magazine Mystery Bonita. The series went on hiatus from 2007 to 2014, during which Ashibe resumed her other long-running manga series, Bride of Deimos. It went on hiatus again in summer 2020 due to unspecified circumstances. In April 2021, Ashibe announced that the series is nearing its climax. Akita Shoten has published 30 (compiled volumes) of Crystal Dragon under the Bonita Comics imprint as of November 2020; the company also published 12 (paperback novel-sized volumes) under the Akita Bunko imprint from July 2003 to July 2007. Internationally, the series is licensed in Indonesia by Elex Media Komputindo. References 1981 manga Akita Shoten manga Historical fantasy anime and manga Shōjo manga
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium%20sesquicarbonate
Sodium sesquicarbonate (systematic name: trisodium hydrogendicarbonate) Na3H(CO3)2 is a double salt of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate (NaHCO3 · Na2CO3), and has a needle-like crystal structure. However, the term is also applied to an equimolar mixture of those two salts, with whatever water of hydration the sodium carbonate includes, supplied as a powder. The dihydrate, Na3H(CO3)2 · 2H2O, occurs in nature as the evaporite mineral trona. Due to concerns about the toxicity of borax which was withdrawn as a cleaning and laundry product, sodium sesquicarbonate is sold in the European Union (EU) as "Borax substitute". It is also known as one of the E number food additives E500(iii). Uses Sodium sesquicarbonate is used in bath salts, swimming pools, as an alkalinity source for water treatment, and as a phosphate-free product replacing the trisodium phosphate for heavy duty cleaning. Sodium sesquicarbonate is used in the conservation of copper and copper alloy artifacts that corrode due to contact with salt (called "bronze disease" due to its effect on bronze). The chloride from salt forms copper(I) chloride. In the presence of oxygen and water, even the small amount of moisture in the atmosphere, the cuprous chloride forms copper(II) chloride and hydrochloric acid, the latter of which dissolves the metal and forms more cuprous chloride in a self-sustaining reaction that leads to the entire destruction of the object. Treatment with sodium sesquicarbonate removes coppe