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Nierentransplantation: operative Verfahren
Die Nierentransplantation stellt inzwischen einen operativen Routineeingriff dar. Die Empfänger von Nierentransplantaten werden allerdings durch die langen Wartezeiten an der Dialyse immer kränker, so dass auc...
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Open Access(K)ein Fall von Schutzbedürftigkeit? Fallkonstitution im Erwachsenenschutz
In einer qualitativen Studie zur „Problemarbeit“ im Schweizer Erwachsenenschutz werden Fälle analysiert, bei denen Menschen über 65 Jahren von einer Organisation der Altersarbeit bei der Erwachsenenschutzbehör...
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Open AccessC20orf204, a hepatocellular carcinoma-specific protein interacts with nucleolin and promotes cell proliferation
In most human cancers, a large number of proteins with driver mutations are involved in tumor development, implying that multiple fine tuners are involved in cancer formation and/or maintenance. A useful strat...
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A New Perspective on Growth of GaN from the Basic Ammonothermal Regime
Although the crystal growth of GaN under ammonothermal conditions is being performed for quite some years now, the physical processes going on in the autoclave are still debated. Insight in the autoclave by in...
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De novo mutations in mitochondrial DNA of iPSCs produce immunogenic neoepitopes in mice and humans
The utility of autologous induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) therapies for tissue regeneration depends on reliable production of immunologically silent functional iPSC derivatives. However, rejection of auto...
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Open AccessHobit expression by a subset of human liver-resident CD56bright Natural Killer cells
Immune responses show a high degree of tissue specificity shaped by factors influencing tissue egress and retention of immune cells. The transcription factor Hobit was recently shown to regulate tissue-residen...
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Elevated serum levels of B-cell activating factor in pediatric renal transplant patients
B-cells are increasingly recognized as important players in alloimmunity. B cell-activating factor (BAFF) and its receptor BAFF-R are essential for B-cell differentiation and survival. Data on BAFF levels in p...
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Correction: Corrigendum: Mutations in FRMD7, a newly identified member of the FERM family, cause X-linked idiopathic congenital nystagmus
Nat. Genet. 38, 1242–1244 (2006); published online 1 October 2006; corrected after print 6 June 2011 In the version of this article initially published, the author Andrew Bastawrous was omitted from the author...
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Open AccessCan faecal glucocorticoid metabolites be used to monitor body condition in wild Upland geese Chloephaga picta leucoptera?
The measurement of faecal glucocorticoid metabolites is used as a non-invasive technique to study stress in animal populations. They have been used most widely in mammals, and mammalian studies have also treat...
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Open AccessNon-invasive measurement of faecal glucocorticoid metabolites in Upland Geese Chloephaga picta
Glucocorticoid (GC) hormones rise in response to stressors, including natural events including weather or predator presence, and human activities, such as hunting, scientific research or recreational visits. H...
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Mutations in FRMD7, a newly identified member of the FERM family, cause X-linked idiopathic congenital nystagmus
Idiopathic congenital nystagmus is characterized by involuntary, periodic, predominantly horizontal oscillations of both eyes. We identified 22 mutations in FRMD7 in 26 families with X-linked idiopathic congenita...
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Patterns in Search Queries
To optimize the performance of search engines, it is important to understand (human) online searching behavior.
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Cytotoxicity of ochratoxin A and citrinin in different cell typesin vitro
Cytotoxic effects resulting from the two mycotoxins ochratoxin A (OTA) and citrinin were evaluatedin vitro using cell cultures of different origin. Cytotoxicity was estimated by the neutral red (NR) uptake assay ...
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Geschlechter im Widerstreit? Ein Streitgespräch über Bildung und Geschlechterverhältnisse
Die Vorgeschichte des folgenden Streitgesprächs begann im März 1997 mit einem Vortrag Hans-Christoph Kollers an der Universität Hamburg unter dem Titel Geschlechter im Widerstreit. Die Auseinandersetzung, die sic...
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Arbeitsgruppe „Lehren lernen — Hochschuldidaktik im Spannungsfeld zwischen Markt und Staat“
Den Hintergrund für die Beiträge der Arbeitsgruppe bildeten zwei aktuelle hochschulpolitische Diskussionen: die Debatte um die Qualität akademischer Lehre und der Streit über größere Autonomie für die Hochschu...
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Arbeitsgruppe „Lehren lernen — Hochschuldidaktik im Spannungsfeld zwischen Markt und Staat“
Den Hintergrund für die Beiträge der Arbeitsgruppe bildeten zwei aktuelle hochschulpolitische Diskussionen: die Debatte um die Qualität akademischer Lehre und der Streit über größere Autonomie für die Hochschu...
