121 results on '"M. Palacz"'
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102. A modified homogeneous relaxation model for CO2 two-phase flow in vapour ejector.
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M. Haida, M. Palacz, J. Smolka, A. J. Nowak, A. Hafner, and K. Banasiak
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- 2016
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103. High resolution γ-ray spectrometry using GALILEO array
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D. .. Testov, J. J. Valiente-Dobon, D. .. Mengoni, F. .. Recchia, A. .. Goasduff, A. .. Boso, S. .. Lenzi, G. .. De Angelis, S. .. Bakes, C. .. Boiano, B. .. Cederwall, G. .. Colucci, M. .. Cicerchia, P. .. Colovic, F. .. Didierjean, M. .. Doncel, J. A. Duenas, F. .. Galtarossa, A. .. Gozzelino, K. .. Hadynska-Klek, R. .. Isocrate, G. .. Jaworski, P. R. John, H. .. Liu, S. .. Lunardi, R. .. Menegazzo, A. .. Mentana, V. .. Modamio, A. .. Nannini, D. R. Napoli, M. .. Palacz, G. .. Pasqualato, M. .. Rocchini, S. .. Riccetto, B. .. Saygi, E. .. Sahin, M. .. Siciliano, Yu. .. Sobolev, and S. .. Szilner
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γ-ray spectroscopy ,γ-ray spectrometer ,nuclear structure ,nuclearstate lifetime ,Physics ,QC1-999 - Abstract
The GALILEO γ -ray spectrometer has been constructed at the Legnaro National Laboratory of INFN (LNL-INFN). It can be coupled to advanced ancillary devices which allows nuclear structure studies employing the variety of in-beam γ -ray spectroscopy methods. Such studies benefit from reactions induced by the intense stable beams delivered by the Tandem-ALPI-PIAVE accelerator complex and by the radioactive beams which will be provided by the SPES facility. In this paper we outline two experiments performed within the experimental campaign at GALILEO coupled to the EUCLIDES Si-ball and the Neutron Wall array. The first one was aimed at spectroscopic studies in A=31 mirror nuclei and the second one at measurements of lifetimes of excited states in nuclei in the vicinity of 100 Sn.
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- 2021
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104. A Digital Front-End Electronics for the Neutron Detector NEDA
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Egea, F. J., Houarner, C., Boujrad, A., Gonzalez, V., Tripon, M., Jastrzab, M., Triossi, A., de France, G., Gadea, A., Valiente-Dobon, J. J., Sanchis, E., Barrientos, D., Blaizot, M., Bourgault, P., de Angelis, G., Erduran, Mustafa Nizamettin, Erturk, S., De France, G., Huyuk, T., Jaworski, G., Luo, X. L., Modamio, V., Moszynski, M., Nitto, Di, Nyberg, J., Soderstrom, P-A., Palacz, M., Wadsworth, R., Triossi, Andrea -- 0000-0001-5140-9154, Huyuk, Tayfun -- 0000-0003-0597-9767, Jaworski, Grzegorz -- 0000-0003-2241-0329, Millan, Vicente Gonzalez -- 0000-0001-6014-2586, and [Egea, F. J. -- Gonzalez, V. -- Sanchis, E.] Univ Valencia, Escola Tecn Super Engn, Dept Elect Engn, Burjassot, Valencia, Spain -- [Gadea, A. -- Barrientos, D. -- Huyuk, T.] Inst Fis Corpuscular CSIC UV, Valencia, Spain -- [Houarner, C. -- Boujrad, A. -- Tripon, M. -- de France, G. -- Blaizot, M. -- Bourgault, P.] GANIL, F-14706 Caen, France -- [Jastrzab, M.] Polish Acad Sci, Niewodniczanski Inst Nucl Phys, Krakow, Poland -- [Triossi, A. -- Valiente-Dobon, J. J. -- Barrientos, D. -- de Angelis, G. -- Modamio, V.] Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, Lab Nazl Legnaro, IT-35020 Padua, Italy -- [Jaworski, G.] Warsaw Univ Technol, Fac Phys, Warsaw, Poland -- [Jaworski, G. -- Moszynski, M. -- Palacz, M.] Univ Warsaw, Heavy Ion Lab, Warsaw, Poland -- [Luo, X. L. -- Nyberg, J. -- Soderstrom, P-A.] Uppsala Univ, Dept Phys & Astron, Uppsala, Sweden -- [Moszynski, M.] Natl Ctr Nucl Res, PL-05400 Otwock, Poland -- [Luo, X. L.] Natl Univ Def Technol, Dept Instrument Sci & Technol, Changsha, Hunan, Peoples R China -- [Soderstrom, P-A.] RIKEN Nishina Ctr, Wako, Saitama, Japan -- [Nitto, Di] Johannes Gutenberg Univ Mainz, D-55099 Mainz, Germany -- [Erduran, M. N.] Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim Univ, Fac Engn & Nat Sci, Istanbul, Turkey -- [Erturk, S.] Nigde Univ, Fen Edebiyat Falkultesi, Fizik Bolumu, Nigde, Turkey -- [Wadsworth, R.] Univ York, Dept Phys, York, N Yorkshire, England
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19th IEEE-NPSS Real Time Conference (RT) -- MAY 26-30, 2014 -- Nara, JAPAN, WOS: 000380588000133, This paper presents the design of the NEDA frontend electronics, a first attempt to involve the use of digital electronics in large neutron detector arrays. Among the electronic modules taking part, we emphasize on the front-end analog processing, the digitalization, digital pre-processing, communications firmware, as well as the integration of the Global Trigger and Synchronization system. The NEDA array will be available for measurements in 2015., Osaka Univ, Res Nucl Phys, IEEE Nucl & Plasma Sci Soc
105. Supported Ionic Liquid-Phase Materials (SILP) as a Multifunctional Group of Highly Stable Modifiers and Hardeners for Carbon and Flax Epoxy Composites.
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Zielinski D, Szpecht A, Kukawka R, Dzialkowska J, Pietrowski M, Zielinski M, Palacz M, Nadobna P, and Smiglak M
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This paper introduces a novel approach to enhance epoxy resin formulations by using SILP materials as multifunctional hardeners and fillers in composite structures reinforced with carbon and flax fibers. This study explores the integration of ionic liquids (ILs) onto a silica support structure, presenting various permutations involving silica selection, ionic liquid choice, and concentration. The focus of this study was to elucidate the influence of SILP on resin curing ability and the mechanical properties of the resulting composites. Detailed research was conducted, including Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis (BET) for SILP materials and curing characterization for epoxy resin formulations with different SILP materials. Furthermore, the mechanical properties of the obtained composites were determined by Scanning Electron Microscopy analysis (SEM) (the force at break, the maximum elongation at break, tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity). Through SILP incorporation, the mechanical properties of composites, including the modulus of elasticity and tensile strength, are substantially improved, a phenomenon akin to traditional filler effects. The findings highlight SILP materials as prospective candidates for concurrent hardening and filling roles within composites (through a single-step procedure, with prolonged storage stability and controlled processing conditions), particularly pertinent as the composite industry veers toward epoxy bioresins necessitating liquefaction via temperature application., (© 2024 Wiley-VCH GmbH.)
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- 2024
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106. The Proper Use of Fibre-Optic Sensors to Monitor the Condition of the Steam Boiler Hanger Rods.
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Palacz M, Bąk B, Felkowski Ł, Duda P, and Iliev I
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Fibre optic sensors with integrated Bragg gratings are widely used in the diagnostics of machinery and equipment. They achieved their popularity thanks to their relatively simple operating principles. In addition, they allow the continuous monitoring of several variable physical parameters of objects, such as strain or temperature change, which directly translates into immediate feedback regarding potential damage. However, despite the easy-to-understand operating principle, selecting a specific type for a particular application can be problematic. This article aims to present the process of selecting the optimal set of fibre-optic sensors with integrated Bragg grating, which can be used in the process of monitoring the stress state of hanger rods of an engineering object such as an industrial boiler. The hanger rods of such boilers require constant technical supervision; however, the current measurement methods do not provide an effective and non-invasive diagnostic method. Therefore, the authors have undertaken the task of developing a universal diagnostic strategy for hanger rods. To this end, they will present the results of an analysis of the applicability of FBGs, examples of the use of different types of sensors, their installation methods, and the technical capabilities of the equipment necessary to handle the signals recorded with these sensors. Exemplary results of strain measurements of a selected hanger rod performed by the traditional method used now and with a selected FBG fibre optic sensor will be presented. In conclusion, concrete technical suggestions will be presented to be implemented in the existing industrial facility during the next part of the study.
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- 2023
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107. Silicone polyether surfactant enhances bacterial cellulose synthesis and water holding capacity.
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Szymańska M, Hoppe J, Dutkiewicz M, Sobolewski P, Palacz M, Janus E, Zielińska B, and Drozd R
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- Animals, Bacteria, Cellulose chemistry, Culture Media chemistry, Mice, Silicones, Water, Gluconacetobacter xylinus, Surface-Active Agents pharmacology
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The versatility and unique properties of bacterial cellulose (BC) motivate research into enhancing its synthesis. Here a silicone polyether surfactant (SPS) was synthesized and tested as a non-nutritional additive to the cultivation media of Komagataeibacter xylinus. The addition of SPS to the Hestrin-Schramm (HS) medium resulted in a concentration-dependent decrease in surface tension from 59.57 ± 0.37 mN/m to 30.05 ± 0.41 mN/m (for 0.1% addition) that was correlated with an increased yield of BC, up to 37% wet mass for surfactant concentration close to its critical micelle concentration (0.008%). Physicochemical characterization of bacterial cellulose obtained in presence of SPS, showed that surfactant is not incorporated into BC structure and has a moderate effect on its crystallinity, thermal stability. Moreover, the water holding capacity was enhanced by over 40%. Importantly, obtained BC did not affect L929 murine fibroblast cell viability. We conclude that SPS provides an eco-friendly approach to increasing BC yield in static culture, enabling more widespread industrial and biomedical applications., (Copyright © 2022 The Authors. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2022
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108. The Influence of the Grid Density of Measurement Points on Damage Detection in an Isotropic Plate by the Use of Elastic Waves and Laser Scanning Doppler Vibrometry.
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Doliński Ł, Krawczuk M, Palacz M, Waszkowiak W, and Żak A
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- Computer Simulation, Lasers, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Sound, Vibration
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Damage detection in structural components, especially in mechanical engineering, is an important element of engineering practice. There are many methods of damage detection, in which changes in various parameters caused by the presence of damage are analysed. Recently, methods based on the analysis of changes in dynamic parameters of structures, that is, frequencies or mode shapes of natural vibrations, as well as changes in propagating elastic waves, have been developed at the highest rate. Diagnostic methods based on the elastic wave propagation phenomenon are becoming more and more popular, therefore it is worth focusing on the improvement of the efficiency of these methods. Hence, a question arises about whether it is possible to shorten the required measurement time without affecting the sensitivity of the diagnostic method used. This paper discusses the results of research carried out by the authors in this regard both numerically and experimentally. The numerical analysis has been carried out by the use of the Time-domain Spectral Finite Element Method (TD-SFEM), whereas the experimental part has been based on the measurement performed by 1-D Laser Doppler Scanning Vibrometery (LDSV).
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- 2021
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109. FEM-Based Wave Propagation Modelling for SHM: Certain Numerical Issues in 1D Structures.
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Palacz M, Żak A, and Krawczuk M
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The numerical modelling of structural elements is an important aspect of modern diagnostic systems. However, the process of numerical implementation requires advanced levels of consideration of multiple aspects. Important issues of that process are the positive and negative aspects of the methods applied. Therefore the aim of this article is to familiarise the reader with the most important aspects related to the process of numerical modelling of one-dimensional problems related to the phenomena of the propagation of elastic waves and their application for damage detection purposes.
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- 2020
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110. Success rates and outcomes of laparoscopic mesh sacrohysteropexy.
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Daniels S, Robson D, Palacz M, Howell S, Nguyen T, and Behnia-Willison F
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Gynecologic Surgical Procedures, Humans, Middle Aged, Organ Sparing Treatments, Retrospective Studies, South Australia, Treatment Outcome, Uterine Prolapse surgery, Uterus surgery, Vagina, Laparoscopy methods, Pelvic Organ Prolapse surgery, Surgical Mesh
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Background: Uterovaginal prolapse is a prevalent gynaecological issue, which can have a negative impact on the quality of life of women. Hysterectomy and vaginal repair are conventional treatments to address apical prolapse; however, women are increasingly requesting uterine-preserving alternatives., Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of laparoscopic mesh sacrohysteropexy on symptomatic prolapse from an Australian experience., Materials and Methods: This retrospective cohort study presents outcomes of 157 patients who underwent laparoscopic mesh sacrohysteropexy at a private practice in South Australia during 2007-2017. Primary outcome is the success rate according to the pelvic organ prolapse quantification (POP-Q) system. Secondary measures included complication rates and patients identified as having Stages III-IV prolapse and their outcomes., Results: The median age was 58 years (27-86 years), median parity was 2 (0-6), and median body mass index was 26.8 (23-29.9). One hundred and thirty-four women had a laparoscopic hysteropexy and concurrent vaginal prolapse repair and four women had an isolated laparoscopic hysteropexy. The mean pre-operative point C was 0.60. The mean change from pre-operative point C to post-operative point C was 7.6 cm (P < 0.01). Of the 136 patients (98.6%) seen at post-operative 4-6 weeks, all had Stage 0 POP-Q scores. Prolapse recurrence was observed in 22 patients, while 116 patients remained cured at their last follow-up. Prolapse recurrence was associated with anterior vaginal mesh, previous prolapse surgery, pre-operative Stage III-IV disease and number of vaginal deliveries., Conclusions: Laparoscopic mesh sacrohysteropexy is an effective and safe procedure with a high success rate comparable to available international data., (© 2019 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.)
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- 2020
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111. Isospin Properties of Nuclear Pair Correlations from the Level Structure of the Self-Conjugate Nucleus ^{88}Ru.
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Cederwall B, Liu X, Aktas Ö, Ertoprak A, Zhang W, Qi C, Clément E, de France G, Ralet D, Gadea A, Goasduff A, Jaworski G, Kuti I, Nyakó BM, Nyberg J, Palacz M, Wadsworth R, Valiente-Dobón JJ, Al-Azri H, Ataç Nyberg A, Bäck T, de Angelis G, Doncel M, Dudouet J, Gottardo A, Jurado M, Ljungvall J, Mengoni D, Napoli DR, Petrache CM, Sohler D, Timár J, Barrientos D, Bednarczyk P, Benzoni G, Birkenbach B, Boston AJ, Boston HC, Burrows I, Charles L, Ciemala M, Crespi FCL, Cullen DM, Désesquelles P, Domingo-Pardo C, Eberth J, Erduran N, Ertürk S, González V, Goupil J, Hess H, Huyuk T, Jungclaus A, Korten W, Lemasson A, Leoni S, Maj A, Menegazzo R, Million B, Perez-Vidal RM, Podolyak Z, Pullia A, Recchia F, Reiter P, Saillant F, Salsac MD, Sanchis E, Simpson J, Stezowski O, Theisen C, and Zielińska M
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The low-lying energy spectrum of the extremely neutron-deficient self-conjugate (N=Z) nuclide _{44}^{88}Ru_{44} has been measured using the combination of the Advanced Gamma Tracking Array (AGATA) spectrometer, the NEDA and Neutron Wall neutron detector arrays, and the DIAMANT charged particle detector array. Excited states in ^{88}Ru were populated via the ^{54}Fe(^{36}Ar,2nγ)^{88}Ru^{*} fusion-evaporation reaction at the Grand Accélérateur National d'Ions Lourds (GANIL) accelerator complex. The observed γ-ray cascade is assigned to ^{88}Ru using clean prompt γ-γ-2-neutron coincidences in anticoincidence with the detection of charged particles, confirming and extending the previously assigned sequence of low-lying excited states. It is consistent with a moderately deformed rotating system exhibiting a band crossing at a rotational frequency that is significantly higher than standard theoretical predictions with isovector pairing, as well as observations in neighboring N>Z nuclides. The direct observation of such a "delayed" rotational alignment in a deformed N=Z nucleus is in agreement with theoretical predictions related to the presence of strong isoscalar neutron-proton pair correlations.
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- 2020
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112. High Body Mass Index is associated with an expansion of endometrial T Regulatory cell and macrophage populations.
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Palacz M and Tremellen K
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- Adult, Cell Proliferation, Cohort Studies, Embryo Implantation, Female, Humans, Pregnancy, Abortion, Spontaneous immunology, Body Mass Index, Endometrium immunology, Infertility, Female immunology, Inflammation immunology, Macrophages immunology, Obesity immunology, T-Lymphocytes, Regulatory immunology
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Obesity is associated with implantation failure, miscarriage, low-grade inflammation and a reduction in peripheral immune-suppressive T regulatory (Treg) cells. Therefore, we postulated that this reduction may also extend to the endometrium and cause embryonic loss. In a cohort of 40 infertile women, without implantation failure or recurrent miscarriage, we examined the density of Treg cells, macrophages and natural killer (NK) cells in mid-luteal endometrial biopsies. Significant positive correlations were observed between BMI and endometrial Treg cells and macrophages, but no relationship with NK cells. We postulate that this change may be a positive adaption to minimise adiposity related inflammation., (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.)
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- 2018
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113. Neutron Skin Effects in Mirror Energy Differences: The Case of ^{23}Mg-^{23}Na.
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Boso A, Lenzi SM, Recchia F, Bonnard J, Zuker AP, Aydin S, Bentley MA, Cederwall B, Clement E, de France G, Di Nitto A, Dijon A, Doncel M, Ghazi-Moradi F, Gadea A, Gottardo A, Henry T, Hüyük T, Jaworski G, John PR, Juhász K, Kuti I, Melon B, Mengoni D, Michelagnoli C, Modamio V, Napoli DR, Nyakó BM, Nyberg J, Palacz M, Timár J, and Valiente-Dobón JJ
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Energy differences between analogue states in the T=1/2 ^{23}Mg-^{23}Na mirror nuclei have been measured along the rotational yrast bands. This allows us to search for effects arising from isospin-symmetry-breaking interactions (ISB) and/or shape changes. Data are interpreted in the shell model framework following the method successfully applied to nuclei in the f_{7/2} shell. It is shown that the introduction of a schematic ISB interaction of the same type of that used in the f_{7/2} shell is needed to reproduce the data. An alternative novel description, applied here for the first time, relies on the use of an effective interaction deduced from a realistic charge-dependent chiral nucleon-nucleon potential. This analysis provides two important results: (i) The mirror energy differences give direct insight into the nuclear skin; (ii) the skin changes along the rotational bands are strongly correlated with the difference between the neutron and proton occupations of the s_{1/2} "halo" orbit.
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- 2018
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114. Effect of apigenin, kaempferol and resveratrol on the gene expression and protein secretion of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-10 (IL-10) in RAW-264.7 macrophages.
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Palacz-Wrobel M, Borkowska P, Paul-Samojedny M, Kowalczyk M, Fila-Danilow A, Suchanek-Raif R, and Kowalski J
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- Animals, Anti-Inflammatory Agents pharmacology, Cell Line, Cytokines metabolism, Inflammation drug therapy, Inflammation metabolism, Lipopolysaccharides pharmacology, Macrophages metabolism, Mice, RAW 264.7 Cells, Resveratrol, Apigenin pharmacology, Gene Expression drug effects, Interleukin-10 metabolism, Kaempferols pharmacology, Macrophages drug effects, Stilbenes pharmacology, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha metabolism
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Polyphenols such as apigenin, kaempferol or resveratrol are typically found in plants, including fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, which have a wide range of biological functions such as antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, vasodilative, anticoagulative and proapoptotic. Discovering such multifunctional compounds in widely consumed plant-based products - ones that both inhibit the release of TNF-α from tissue macrophages and at the same time enhance the secretion of IL-10 - would be an important signpost in the quest for effective pharmacological treatment of numerous diseases that have an inflammatory etiology. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of biologically active polyphenols such as apigenin, resveratrol and kaempferol on gene expression and protein secretion of IL-10 and TNF-α in line RAW-264.7. Cells were cultured under standard conditions. IL-10 and TNF-α genes expression were examined using QRT-PCR and to assess cytokines concentration ELISA have been used. Apigenin, kaempferol and resveratrol at a dose 30μM significantly decrease the TNF-α expression and secretion. Apigenin decrease the IL-10 expression and secretion. Furthermore, increase in IL-10 secretion after administration of kaempferol and resveratrol were observed. In the process of administration of tested compounds before LPS, which activate macrophages, decrease of TNF-α secretion after apigenin and kaempferol and increase of IL-10 secretion after resveratrol were observed. The results of present work indicate that 1) apigenin, resveratrol and kaempferol may reduce the intensity of inflammatory processes by inhibiting the secretion of proinflammatory cytokine TNF-α, and resveratrol and kaempferol additionally by increasing the secretion of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 2) the studies indicate the potentially beneficial - anti-inflammatory - impact of diet rich in products including apigenin, resveratrol and kaempferol., (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)
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- 2017
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115. Superdeformed and Triaxial States in ^{42}Ca.
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Hadyńska-Klȩk K, Napiorkowski PJ, Zielińska M, Srebrny J, Maj A, Azaiez F, Valiente Dobón JJ, Kicińska-Habior M, Nowacki F, Naïdja H, Bounthong B, Rodríguez TR, de Angelis G, Abraham T, Anil Kumar G, Bazzacco D, Bellato M, Bortolato D, Bednarczyk P, Benzoni G, Berti L, Birkenbach B, Bruyneel B, Brambilla S, Camera F, Chavas J, Cederwall B, Charles L, Ciemała M, Cocconi P, Coleman-Smith P, Colombo A, Corsi A, Crespi FC, Cullen DM, Czermak A, Désesquelles P, Doherty DT, Dulny B, Eberth J, Farnea E, Fornal B, Franchoo S, Gadea A, Giaz A, Gottardo A, Grave X, Grȩbosz J, Görgen A, Gulmini M, Habermann T, Hess H, Isocrate R, Iwanicki J, Jaworski G, Judson DS, Jungclaus A, Karkour N, Kmiecik M, Karpiński D, Kisieliński M, Kondratyev N, Korichi A, Komorowska M, Kowalczyk M, Korten W, Krzysiek M, Lehaut G, Leoni S, Ljungvall J, Lopez-Martens A, Lunardi S, Maron G, Mazurek K, Menegazzo R, Mengoni D, Merchán E, Mȩczyński W, Michelagnoli C, Mierzejewski J, Million B, Myalski S, Napoli DR, Nicolini R, Niikura M, Obertelli A, Özmen SF, Palacz M, Próchniak L, Pullia A, Quintana B, Rampazzo G, Recchia F, Redon N, Reiter P, Rosso D, Rusek K, Sahin E, Salsac MD, Söderström PA, Stefan I, Stézowski O, Styczeń J, Theisen Ch, Toniolo N, Ur CA, Vandone V, Wadsworth R, Wasilewska B, Wiens A, Wood JL, Wrzosek-Lipska K, and Ziȩbliński M
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Shape parameters of a weakly deformed ground-state band and highly deformed slightly triaxial sideband in ^{42}Ca were determined from E2 matrix elements measured in the first low-energy Coulomb excitation experiment performed with AGATA. The picture of two coexisting structures is well reproduced by new state-of-the-art large-scale shell model and beyond-mean-field calculations. Experimental evidence for superdeformation of the band built on 0_{2}^{+} has been obtained and the role of triaxiality in the A∼40 mass region is discussed. Furthermore, the potential of Coulomb excitation as a tool to study superdeformation has been demonstrated for the first time.
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- 2016
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116. Association of interleukin 2 (IL-2), interleukin 6 (IL-6), and TNF-alpha (TNFα) gene polymorphisms with paranoid schizophrenia in a Polish population.
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Paul-Samojedny M, Owczarek A, Kowalczyk M, Suchanek R, Palacz M, Kucia K, Fila-Daniłow A, Borkowska P, and Kowalski J
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- Adult, Analysis of Variance, Female, Gene Frequency, Genetic Association Studies, Genotype, Humans, Kaplan-Meier Estimate, Linkage Disequilibrium, Male, Middle Aged, Poland, Psychiatric Status Rating Scales, Schizophrenia, Paranoid epidemiology, Genetic Predisposition to Disease genetics, Interleukin-2 genetics, Interleukin-6 genetics, Polymorphism, Genetic genetics, Schizophrenia, Paranoid genetics, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha genetics
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Numerous reports have brought attention to the potential role of cytokines in schizophrenia. The aim of the study was to determine whether polymorphisms of IL-2, IL-6, and TNFα genes are risk factors for development of paranoid schizophrenia in a Polish population. Promoter polymorphisms of IL-6 (rs1800795), TNFα (rs1800629), and IL-2 (rs2069762) genes in patients (N=115) and controls (N=135) were genotyped by PCR-RFLP and AS-PCR methods, respectively. Genotype TT and allele T for IL-2 polymorphism, and genotype AA and allele A for TNFα polymorphism were found to be significantly associated with paranoid schizophrenia. Similarly, haplotypes CTA and GTA increased the risk (4.4 times and 5.9 times, respectively) of schizophrenia. To reveal associations between Positive and Negative Symptom Scale subscales and age at onset of schizophrenia, the authors used a novel method called Grade Correspondence Analysis. This analysis revealed that patients with early age at onset have higher scores on the Negative and General subscales of PANSS, and, in that group of patients, haplotype CTA was the most represented. As far as is known, this analysis was used for the first time with reference to genetic data.
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- 2013
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117. Evidence for a spin-aligned neutron-proton paired phase from the level structure of (92)Pd.
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Cederwall B, Moradi FG, Bäck T, Johnson A, Blomqvist J, Clément E, de France G, Wadsworth R, Andgren K, Lagergren K, Dijon A, Jaworski G, Liotta R, Qi C, Nyakó BM, Nyberg J, Palacz M, Al-Azri H, Algora A, de Angelis G, Ataç A, Bhattacharyya S, Brock T, Brown JR, Davies P, Di Nitto A, Dombrádi Z, Gadea A, Gál J, Hadinia B, Johnston-Theasby F, Joshi P, Juhász K, Julin R, Jungclaus A, Kalinka G, Kara SO, Khaplanov A, Kownacki J, La Rana G, Lenzi SM, Molnár J, Moro R, Napoli DR, Singh BS, Persson A, Recchia F, Sandzelius M, Scheurer JN, Sletten G, Sohler D, Söderström PA, Taylor MJ, Timár J, Valiente-Dobón JJ, Vardaci E, and Williams S
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Shell structure and magic numbers in atomic nuclei were generally explained by pioneering work that introduced a strong spin-orbit interaction to the nuclear shell model potential. However, knowledge of nuclear forces and the mechanisms governing the structure of nuclei, in particular far from stability, is still incomplete. In nuclei with equal neutron and proton numbers (N = Z), enhanced correlations arise between neutrons and protons (two distinct types of fermions) that occupy orbitals with the same quantum numbers. Such correlations have been predicted to favour an unusual type of nuclear superfluidity, termed isoscalar neutron-proton pairing, in addition to normal isovector pairing. Despite many experimental efforts, these predictions have not been confirmed. Here we report the experimental observation of excited states in the N = Z = 46 nucleus (92)Pd. Gamma rays emitted following the (58)Ni((36)Ar,2n)(92)Pd fusion-evaporation reaction were identified using a combination of state-of-the-art high-resolution γ-ray, charged-particle and neutron detector systems. Our results reveal evidence for a spin-aligned, isoscalar neutron-proton coupling scheme, different from the previous prediction. We suggest that this coupling scheme replaces normal superfluidity (characterized by seniority coupling) in the ground and low-lying excited states of the heaviest N = Z nuclei. Such strong, isoscalar neutron-proton correlations would have a considerable impact on the nuclear level structure and possibly influence the dynamics of rapid proton capture in stellar nucleosynthesis.
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- 2011
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118. Observation of 54Ni: cross-conjugate symmetry in f7/2 mirror energy differences.
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Gadea A, Lenzi SM, Lunardi S, Mărginean N, Zuker AP, de Angelis G, Axiotis M, Martínez T, Napoli DR, Farnea E, Menegazzo R, Pavan P, Ur CA, Bazzacco D, Venturelli R, Kleinheinz P, Bednarczyk P, Curien D, Dorvaux O, Nyberg J, Grawe H, Górska M, Palacz M, Lagergren K, Milechina L, Ekman J, Rudolph D, Andreoiu C, Bentley MA, Gelletly W, Rubio B, Algora A, Nacher E, Caballero L, Trotta M, and Moszyński M
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Gamma decays from excited states up to Jpi=6+ in the N=Z-2 nucleus 54Ni have been identified for the first time. Level energies are compared with those of the isobars 54Co and 54Fe and of the cross-conjugate nuclei of mass A=42. The good but puzzling f7/ cross-conjugate symmetry in mirror and triplet energy differences is analyzed. Shell model calculations reproduce the new data but the necessary nuclear charge-dependent phenomenology is not fully explained by modern nucleon-nucleon potentials.
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- 2006
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119. Erratum: First evidence for excited states in 101In
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Cederkäll J, Lipoglavsek M, Palacz M, Persson J, Ataç A, Fahlander C, Grawe H, Johnson A, Klamra W, Kownacki J, Likar A, Norlin LO, Nyberg J, Schubart R, Seweryniak D, de Angelis G, Bednarczyk P, Dombrádi Z, Foltescu D, Jerrestam D, Juutinen S, Mäkelä E, Nyakó BM, Perez G, de Poli M, Roth HA, Shizuma T, Skeppstedt Ö, Sletten G, and Törmänen S
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- 1996
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120. First evidence for excited states in 101In.
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Cederkäll J, Lipoglavsek M, Palacz M, Persson J, Ataç A, Fahlander C, Grawe H, Johnson A, Klamra W, Kownacki J, Likar A, Norlin LO, Nyberg J, Schubart R, Seweryniak D, de Angelis G, Bednarczyk P, Dombrádi Z, Foltescu D, Jerrestam D, Juutinen S, Mäkelä E, Nyakó BM, Perez G, de Poli M, Roth HA, Shizuma T, Skeppstedt Ö, Sletten G, and Törmänen S
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- 1996
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121. Stability of 10050Sn50 deduced from excited states in 9948Cd51.
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Lipoglavsek M, Cederkäll J, Palacz M, Persson J, Atac-under-dot A, Blomqvist J, Fahlander C, Grawe H, Johnson A, Kerek A, Klamra W, Kownacki J, Likar A, Norlin L, Nyberg J, Schubart R, Seweryniak D, de Angelis G, Bednarczyk P, Dombrádi Z, Foltescu D, Jerrestam D, Juutinen S, Mäkelä E, Perez G, de Poli M, Roth HA, Shizuma T, Skeppstedt Ö, Sletten G, Törmänen S, and Vass T
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- 1996
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