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Aerosol lead and associated elements in Bei**g, China
The relative importance of local and regional sources of lead and associated elements in fine and coarse aerosol particles of an urban atmosphere was assessed by means of a two-day study, July 20 and 30, 1980 ...
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Microcalorimetric investigation of the effect of manganese(II) on the growth of Tetrahymena shanghaiensis S199
The heat output of and the effect of manganese (II) on Tetrahymena shanghaiensis S199 growth metabolism has been determined by means of a LKB-2277 BioActivity monitor. Different concentrations of manganese(II) io...
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Study of the thermokinetic properties of copper(II) on Escherichia coli growth
By using an LKB2277 Bioactivity Monitor, stop-flow mode, the power-time curves of Escherichia coli at 37°C affected by Cu(II) were determined. Some parameters, such as growth rate constants k, inhibitory ratio I,...
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Diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid enhances thyroid hormone action by a transcriptional mechanism
Zinc is thought to be required as a structural component of the thyroid hormone (triiodothyronine, T3) receptor (TR). However, we have previously demonstrated that use of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA)...
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Effects of Selenium on Wheat Seedlings Under Drought Stress
The paper reports the effects of selenium (Se) supply on growth and some physiological traits of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv Shijiazhuang NO. 8) seedlings exposed to drought stress. The growth and physiologica...
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Biological and Microcalorimetric Studies of the Toxic Effect of Organoarsenic(V) Compounds to Wild Strain of Bacillus thuringiensis
Microcalorimetric and biological methods were carried out to determine the toxicity of dimethylarsinic acid (DMA) and monomethylarsonic acid (MMA) to wild strain of Bacillus thuringiensis. Thermokinetic parameter...
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Antioxidant Responses of Wheat Seedlings to Exogenous Selenium Supply Under Enhanced Ultraviolet-B
The paper reports the effects of selenium (Se) supply on growth and antioxidant traits of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv Han NO.7086) seedlings exposed to enhanced ultraviolet-B (UV-B) stress. Antioxidant respons...
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Responses of Wheat Seedlings to Exogenous Selenium Supply Under Cold Stress
Dose-dependent effects of selenium on growth and physiological trait of wheat seedlings (Triticum aestivum L. cv Han NO.7086) exposed to cold stress are reported. Responses of seedlings were different depending o...
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Responses of Wheat Roots to Exogenous Selenium Supply Under Enhanced Ultraviolet-B
Effects of selenium (Se) on growth and some physiological traits of roots in wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv Han NO.7086) seedlings exposed to enhanced ultraviolet-B (UV-B) stress are reported. Responses of roots ...
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Silicon Alleviates Drought Stress of Rice Plants by Improving Plant Water Status, Photosynthesis and Mineral Nutrient Absorption
Drought is a major constraint for rice production in the rainfed lowlands in China. Silicon (Si) has been verified to play an important role in enhancing plant resistance to environmental stress. Two near-isog...
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Insulin and Chromium Picolinate Induce Translocation of CD36 to the Plasma Membrane Through Different Signaling Pathways in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes, and with a Differential Functionality of the CD36
Chromium picolinate (CrPic) has been indicated to activate glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) trafficking to the plasma membrane (PM) to enhance glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes. In skeletal and heart muscle cel...
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Silicon Improves the Tolerance of Wheat Seedlings to Ultraviolet-B Stress
Enhanced ultraviolet-B (UV-B) irradiation is one of the most important abiotic stresses that could influence the growth and physiological traits of plants. In this work, we reported the effects of silicon on t...
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The Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 Thin Film Deposited on Al Plate Together with Cu(II) and Ag(I)
Cu (II) and Ag(I) together with TiO2 powder were deposited on conducting support substrates to enhance the photocatalytic ability. The catalytic efficiency was tested by monitoring the photocatalytic degradation ...
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Selenium Regulates Gene Expression of Selenoprotein W in Chicken Skeletal Muscle System
Selenoprotein W (SelW) is abundantly expressed in skeletal muscles of mammals and necessary for the metabolism of skeletal muscles. However, its expression pattern in skeletal muscle system of birds is still u...
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Divalent Metal Transporter 1 Expression and Regulation in Human Placenta
Divalent metal transporter 1 (DMT1) is likely responsible for the release of iron from endosomes to the cytoplasm in placental syncytiotrophoblasts (STB). To determine the localization and the regulation of DM...
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Relative Bioavailability of Manganese Proteinate for Broilers Fed a Conventional Corn–Soybean Meal Diet
An experiment was conducted to investigate the bioavailability of organic manganese proteinate (Mn) relative to inorganic Mn sulfate for broilers fed a conventional corn–soybean meal basal diet. A total of 448...
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Preventive Effects of Supplemental Selenium and Selenium Plus Iodine on Bone and Cartilage Development in Rats Fed with Diet from Kashin–Beck Disease Endemic Area
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of supplemental selenium and selenium plus iodine on bone and growth plate cartilage histology and serum biochemistic parameters in rats. Ninety-six Wis...
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Synthesis and Bioactive Studies of Complex 8-Hydroxyquinolinato-Bis-(Salicylato) Yttrium (III)
This paper reports the synthesis of a new bioactive complex, 8-hydroxyquinolinato-bis-(salicylato) yttrium (III) (HSAY), whose composition and structure were characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectra, th...
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Possible Correlation between Selenoprotein W and Myogenic Regulatory Factors in Chicken Embryonic Myoblasts
The biological function of selenium (Se) is mainly elicited through Se-containing proteins. Selenoprotein W (SelW), one member of the selenoprotein family, is essential for the normal function of the skeletal ...
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The Oxidative Damage and Disbalance of Calcium Homeostasis in Brain of Chicken Induced by Selenium Deficiency
Dietary selenium (Se) deficiency can influence the function of the brain. Our objective was to investigate the effects of Se deficiency on oxidative damage and calcium (Ca) homeostasis in brain of chicken. In ...
