La institución del culto al gobernador helenístico. Egipto bajo el mandato de los Ptolomeos.

El culto a los gobernantes en la Antigüedad era común en países de Oriente, como losfaraones en Egipto o los reyes del imperio persa. Sin embargo, en el siglo IV a. C., seintroduce en Occidente un cambio que dará lugar a la veneración de estos dirigentes. Estecambio en concreto vendrá introducido de la mano de Alejandro Magno, hijo del generalmacedonio Filipo II, quien, tras su conquista de Oriente y, concretamente, tras la derrota delos dirigentes persas, aúna estos dos espacios bajo un único mandato, el suyo. Este hecho tansingular será utilizado tras su defunción en junio de 323 a. C. por los llamados diádocos, esdecir, los siete generales principales que acompañaban al valeroso joven en sus campañas,para poder legitimar su presencia en un territorio concreto, especialmente tras la reparticióndel imperio entre los diferentes sucesores.

HG 305.15-305.30

Dark grey sediment with medium to small sized grains. The grains are sub-angular in shape. Rotation structures and grain crushing are the most common microstructures seen. Dark organic material and lineations can also be seen.

The primary fibrin polymerization pocket: Three-dimensional structure of a 30-kDa C-terminal γ chain fragment complexed with the peptide Gly-Pro-Arg-Pro

After vascular injury, a cascade of serine protease activations leads to the conversion of the soluble fibrinogen molecule into fibrin. The fibrin monomers then polymerize spontaneously and noncovalently to form a fibrin gel. The primary interaction of this polymerization reaction is between the newly exposed N-terminal Gly-Pro-Arg sequence of the α chain of one fibrin molecule and the C-terminal region of a γ chain of an adjacent fibrin(ogen) molecule. In this report, the polymerization pocket has been identified by determining the crystal structure of a 30-kDa C-terminal fragment of the fibrin(ogen) γ chain complexed with the peptide Gly-Pro-Arg-Pro. This peptide mimics the N terminus of the α chain of fibrin. The conformational change in the protein upon binding the peptide is subtle, with electrostatic interactions primarily mediating the association. This is consistent with biophysical experiments carried out over the last 50 years on this fundamental polymerization reaction.

Beitrage zur Feststellung der wahren Oberflachenspannung wasseriger Chloridlosungen (zwischen 10 und 30 [degrees] C.) und zu ihrer physikalisch-chemischen Verwertung.

Thesis (doctoral)--Albertus-Universitat zu Konigsberg i. Pr.

Il diritto dinastico nelle monarchie dei successori d'Alessandro Magno.

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De magistratibus Aegyptiis externas Lagidarum regni provincias administrantibus,

Published also as Thesis, Leiden.

Historia Ptolemaeorum Aegypti regum : bad fidem numismatum accommodata /

Mode of access: Internet.

The empire of the Ptolemies /

Includes index.

Investigation on the intergranular corrosion resistance of the AISI 316L(N) stainless steel after long time creep testing at 600 degrees C

The effect of precipitation on the corrosion resistance of AISI 316L(N) stainless steel previously exposed to creep tests at 600 degrees C for periods of up to 10 years, has been studied. The corrosion resistance was investigated in 2 M H(2)SO(4)+0.5 M NaCl+0.01 M KSCN solution at 30 degrees C by electrochemical methods. The results showed that the susceptibility to intergranular corrosion was highly affected by aging at 600 degrees C and creep testing time. The intergranular corrosion resistance decreased by more than twenty times when the creep testing time increased from 7500 h to 85,000 h. The tendency to passivation decreased and less protective films were formed on the creep tested samples. All tested samples also showed susceptibility to pitting. Grain boundary M(23)C(6) carbides were not found after long-term exposure at 600 degrees C and the corrosion behavior of the creep tested samples was attributed to intermetallic phases (mainly sigma phase) precipitation. (C) 2007 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Performance of diagnostic biomarkers in predicting liver fibrosis among hepatitis C virus-infected Egyptian children

The aim of the present study was to identify specific markers that mirror liver fibrosis progression as an alternative to biopsy when biopsy is contraindicated, especially in children. After liver biopsies were performed, serum samples from 30 hepatitis C virus (HCV) paediatric patients (8-14 years) were analysed and compared with samples from 30 healthy subjects. All subjects were tested for the presence of serum anti-HCV antibodies. Direct biomarkers for liver fibrosis, including transforming growth factor-β1, tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinase-1 (TIMP-1), hyaluronic acid (HA), procollagen type III amino-terminal peptide (PIIINP) and osteopontin (OPN), were measured. The indirect biomarkers aspartate and alanine aminotransferases, albumin and bilirubin were also tested. The results revealed a significant increase in the serum marker levels in HCV-infected children compared with the healthy group, whereas albumin levels exhibited a significant decrease. Significantly higher levels of PIIINP, TIMP-1, OPN and HA were detected in HCV-infected children with moderate to severe fibrosis compared with children with mild fibrosis (p < 0.05). The diagnostic accuracy of these direct biomarkers, represented by sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value, emphasises the utility of PIIINP, TIMP-1, OPN and HA as indicators of liver fibrosis among HCV-infected children.

Análisis de anticuerpos antifosfolipídicos y cistatina C en pacientes con esclerosis múltiple

Cystatin C is considered the most important physiological inhibitor of endogenous cysteine proteases; the role of cystatin C is believed to be to modulate the activity of proteases secreted or released from damaged cells or in the process of necrosis, therefore cystatins being fundamental regulatory processes and a potential prevention of local proteolytic damage. Antiphospholipid antibodies are used to clarify the diagnosis of diseases like multiple sclerosis (MS) and other pathologies could present similar symptoms or paraclinical findings. The objective of the present work is to analyze the concentration of cystatin C and the presence or absence of antiphospholipid antibodies in patients diagnosed with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) as markers of demyelization. This work was carried out jointly by the Vascular Risk Laboratory, the Laboratory of Autoimmunity and Multiple Sclerosis Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena in Seville in one year. Two types of people were selected: Group 1 (n = 30) RRMS group and a control group, n = 30. Cystatin C and antiphospholipid antibodies IgG and IgM, IgG and IgM anticardiolipin, β2 glycoprotein IgG and IgM were determined. Patients showed negative titers of antiphospholipid antibodies IgG and IgM, IgG and IgM anticardiolipin, β2 glycoprotein IgG and IgM. Cystatin C concentration is lower in the group of patients diagnosed with MS, which could give rise to a decrease in the modulation of endogenous cysteine proteases. This would exacerbate the progress of demyelization in MS.

Divers textes (recto) et Chronique démotique (verso).

Recto, col. 1 : Histoire du roi Amasis ("Geschichte von König Amasis und dem Schiffer")Recto, col. 2,1-3,5 : reglèment de prêtresRecto, 3,6-16 : décret de Cambyse (décision de rassembler les lois).Recto 4 : Décret de Cambyses sur l'administration financière des temples.Recto 5 : fable animalière : Verso : texte connu sous le nom de « Chronique démotique », texte prophétique semblant condamner la domination étrangère de l’Egypte.

Obispos y gladiadores: El recurso a los profesionales del anfiteatro en disputas por la elección episcopal.

[spa]La costumbre de enrolar a combatientes del anfiteatro (arenarii) como guardia personal en el marco de luchas faccionales sobrevivió durante el siglo IV. Incluso si en la mayor parte de casos este fenómeno se explica por razones políticas, conocemos dos ejemplos en los que los candidatos a obispo recurrieron a gladiadores para triunfar sobre sus oponentes. El primer ejemplo está relacionado con la elección de Silvano (en el 305 o en el 307/308), quien llegó a hacerse elegir obispo de Cirta (actual Constantine)gracias a la ayuda del arenarius Muto. Esta ayuda quedó bien demostrada por el testimonio de diversas personas durante el proceso seguido contra Silvano en el 320, en el que se reconoció su culpabilidad y se le condenó al exilio. El segundo ejemplo es el del papa Dámaso (366), elegido obispo de Roma en la iglesia de Lucina el mismo día en el que el diácono Ursino era escogido en la basílica de Julio. En el conflicto siguiente, Dámaso convocó a arenarii, quadrigari y fossores, quienes acudieron en su ayuda fuertemente armados. Éstos atacaron la basílica en la que se habían refugiado los partidarios de Ursino y el resultado del asalto fue de 137 muertos. [eng]The habit of engaging fighters of the amphitheatre (arenarii) as a personal guard in the factional struggles survived during the 4th century. Although in most cases it was about political causes, we know two examples where the candidates to be bishops turned to gladiators in order to overcome their opponents. The first example is that of election of Silvanus (305 or 307-308), who got the bishopric of Cirta (the modern Constantine) thanks to the help of the arenarius Mutus. This help was proved by the testimony of several witnesses during the trial which was followed against Silvanus in 320, where his guilt was admitted and he was condemned to the exile. The second exemple is that of the the Pope Damasus (366), elected bishop of Rome in the church of Lucina in the same day as the deacon Ursinus was elected in the basilica of Julius. In the conflict that was to follow, Damasus called arenarii, quadrigarii and fossores who came to help him heavily armed. They attacked the basilica where the supporters of Ursinus had taken refuge and as a result of the assault 137 people died.

Substratos e temperaturas para testes de germinação e vigor de sementes de Amburana cearensis (Allemão) A.C. Smith

A Amburana cearensis (Allemão) A.C. Smith é uma espécie nativa da Região Nordeste, que vem sendo progressivamente explorada na movelaria fina, na perfumaria e na medicina, fazendo-se necessários estudos que auxiliem em sua preservação. Este trabalho teve como objetivo definir substratos e temperaturas para a condução de testes de germinação e vigor com sementes de A. cearensis. O experimento foi realizado em delineamento inteiramente casualizado com os tratamentos distribuídos em esquema fatorial 5 x 5, com os fatores temperaturas (20, 25, 30, 35 ºC constantes e 20-30 ºC alternadas) e substratos (rolo de papel Germitest, areia, vermiculita, bioplant® e plantmax®), em quatro repetições de 25 sementes. Foram analisadas as seguintes características: porcentagem e velocidade de germinação, comprimento e massa seca de plântulas (raiz e parte aérea). A temperatura de 35 ºC mostrou-se mais adequada para a condução dos testes de germinação e vigor, independentemente do substrato utilizado. Os substratos areia e vermiculita foram os mais apropriados para avaliação da qualidade fisiológica das sementes.