90 results on '"Staffa F"'
Search Results
2. Rendu-Osler-Weber disease: case report
- Author
-
Staffa, F.
- Subjects
Peripheral vascular diseases -- Case studies ,Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic -- Case studies - Published
- 1997
3. Exploring the aquifers shaping Italy's sub-urban landscape.
- Author
-
La Vigna, F., Alberti, L., Da Pelo, S., Ducci, D., Fabbri, P., Gargini, A., Lasagna, M., Pappalardo, G., Polemio, M., and Rusi, S.
- Subjects
AQUIFERS ,HYDROGEOLOGY ,GROUNDWATER management ,URBANIZATION - Abstract
This review paper examines the hydrogeological characteristics and challenges of urban groundwater management in ten major Italian cities: Torino, Milano, Padova, Bologna, Roma, Pescara, Napoli, Bari, Catania, and Cagliari. Urbanisation has placed significant pressure on groundwater systems, highlighting the need for sustainable management. The study categorises the cities based on their hydrogeological settings and groundwater uses, identifying key issues such as salinisation, industrial contamination, and land subsidence. The findings emphasise the importance of urban local aquifers (ULAs) not only for meeting the demand for both drinking and industrial water but also for providing ecological support. The paper advocates for integrated urban water management and governance to enhance resilience against potential future water shortages and climate change impacts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2024
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
4. Influence of the human paraoxonase polymorphism (PON1 192) on the carotid-wall thickening in a healthy population.
- Author
-
Dessì M, Gnasso A, Motti C, Pujia A, Irace C, Casciani S, Staffa F, Federici G, and Cortese C
- Subjects
- Adult, Alleles, Arteriosclerosis genetics, Arteriosclerosis prevention & control, Aryldialkylphosphatase, Chromosomes, Human, Pair 7 genetics, DNA Primers chemistry, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Esterases blood, Female, Genetic Linkage, Genotype, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Ultrasonography, Doppler, Arteriosclerosis enzymology, Carotid Arteries diagnostic imaging, DNA analysis, Esterases genetics, Polymorphism, Genetic
- Abstract
Background: Serum paraoxonase (PON1) is a high-density lipoprotein-bound enzyme that can prevent oxidation of low-density lipoprotein and thus exert an anti-atherogenic effect. A polymorphism at codon 192 (Gln/Arg) of the PON1 gene gives rise to two isoforms that differ in substrate-dependent activity., Objective: To determine any independent contribution of this polymorphism to the variability of intimal-medial thickness (IMT) of the common carotid artery for a sample of asymptomatic adult subjects from southern Italy by ultrasonography., Methods: We studied 196 unrelated asymptomatic subjects (mean age 55.1 years), drawn from participants in a cardiovascular-disease-prevention campaign. Plasma levels of lipids and glucose were measured by routine methods. PON1 polymorphism was determined by polymerase chain reaction. IMT was measured from high-resolution B-mode echo-Doppler ultrasonography images., Results: Prevalences of alleles A (Gln) and B (Arg) were 0.68 and 0.32, respectively. We found no significant difference with regard to plasma levels of lipids and glucose and other variables among the PON1 genotypes, although subjects with BB had higher levels of triglycerides and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Common carotid artery IMT was slightly greater in subjects with BB, although no significant association between PON1 genotypes and common carotid artery IMT was found, even after adjustment for confounding variables., Conclusions: Our findings demonstrate that there is no significant association between PON1 gene polymorphism at codon 192 and common carotid artery IMT for an Italian population. However, the fact that we found slightly greater IMT in subjects with genotype BB would suggest that the study should be performed again with a larger sample.
- Published
- 1999
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
5. [Rendu-Osler-Weber disease. Report of a clinical case].
- Author
-
Staffa F, Bartone M, Mancuso G, Mattioli PL, Pujia A, and Gnasso A
- Subjects
- Adult, Humans, Male, Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic diagnosis, Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic therapy
- Abstract
Rendu-Osler-Weber disease is an hereditary disorder characterized by cutaneo-mucous telangiectasis and vascular abnormalities in several organs. Bleeding, especially epistaxis, represents the most important clinical feature. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistulae can cause hypoxaemia, haemoptysis, polycythaemia and clubbing. Diagnosis is based on family and personal history, teleangiectasis, laboratory (haemochrome, fibrinogen, PT, PTT) and instrumental findings (endoscopy and/or roentgen). Therapy depends on symptoms. Embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous fistulae and laser treatment of intestinal vascular abnormalities have been successful. Danazol treatment yielded controversial results. We report the case of a patient admitted for arterial hypertension and recurrent epistaxis. Rendu-Osler-Weber disease diagnosis was made based on positivity at family and personal history, clinical examination, laboratory and instrumental findings. In conclusion we underline the pivotal role of anamnesis and clinical examination in the differential diagnosis of hereditary bleeding disorders and emphasize the importance of early diagnosis for the correct therapeutic approach.
- Published
- 1996
6. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Alleviates Allergic Rhinitis via CD4 + T Cell Modulation Through Gut Microbiota Restoration.
- Author
-
Dong L, Tang Y, Wen S, He Y, Li F, Deng Y, and Tao Z
- Subjects
- Animals, Mice, Cytokines metabolism, Nasal Mucosa immunology, Nasal Mucosa microbiology, Nasal Mucosa metabolism, Ovalbumin immunology, Signal Transduction, Mice, Inbred BALB C, TOR Serine-Threonine Kinases metabolism, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Gastrointestinal Microbiome immunology, Rhinitis, Allergic therapy, Rhinitis, Allergic immunology, Rhinitis, Allergic microbiology, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes immunology, CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes metabolism
- Abstract
Allergic rhinitis (AR) is an allergic condition of the upper respiratory tract with a complex pathogenesis, including epithelial barrier disruption, immune regulation, and gut microbiota, which is not yet fully understood. Gut microbiota is closely linked to allergic diseases, including AR. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has recently been recognized as a potentially effective therapy for allergic diseases. However, the efficacy and mechanism of action of FMT in AR remain unknown. Herein, we aimed to observe the implications of gut microbiota on epithelial barrier function and T cell homeostasis, as well as the effect of FMT in AR, using the ovalbumin (OVA)-induced AR mice. The intestinal microbiota of recipient mice was cleared using an antibiotic cocktail; thereafter, FMT was performed. Subsequently, the nasal symptom scores and histopathological features of colon and nasal mucosa tissues of mice were monitored, and serum OVA-sIgE and cytokines of IL-4, IFNγ, IL-17A, and IL-10 cytokine concentrations were examined. Thereafter, tight junction protein and CD4
+ T cell-related transcription factor and cytokine expressions were observed in the colon and nasal mucosa, and changes in the expression of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and NFκB signaling pathway were detected by WB assay in each group. Fecal DNA was extracted from the four mice groups for high-throughput 16S rRNA sequencing. FMT ameliorated nasal symptoms and reduced nasal mucosal inflammation in AR mice. Moreover, according to 16S rRNA sequencing, FMT restored the disordered gut microbiota in AR mice. Following FMT, ZO-1 and claudin-1 and Th1/Th2/Th17-related transcription factor and cytokine expressions were upregulated, whereas Treg cell-related Foxp3 and IL-10 expressions were downregulated. Mechanistic studies have revealed that FMT also inhibited PI3K/AKT/mTOR and NF-κB pathway protein phosphorylation in AR mouse tissues. FMT alleviates allergic inflammation in AR by repairing the epithelial barrier and modulating CD4+ T cell balance and exerts anti-inflammatory effects through the PI3K/AKT/mTOR and NF-κB signaling pathways. Moreover, gut microbiota disorders are involved in AR pathogenesis. Disturbed gut microbiota causes an altered immune-inflammatory state in mice and increases susceptibility to AR. This study suggested the regulatory role of the gut-nose axis in the pathogenesis of AR is an emerging field, which provides novel directions and ideas for the treatment of AR., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
- 2024
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
7. An enantioselective study of β-cyclodextrin and ionic liquid-β-cyclodextrin towards propranolol enantiomers by molecular dynamic simulations.
- Author
-
Ishak MAI, Aun TT, Sidek N, Mohamad S, Jumbri K, and Abdul Manan NS
- Abstract
In this study, the enantioselectivity of β-cyclodextrin and its derivatives towards propranolol enantiomers are investigated by molecular dynamic (MD) simulations. β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) have previously been shown to be able to recognize propranolol (PRP) enantiomers. To improve upon the enantioselectivity of β-cyclodextrin, we propose the use of an ionic-liquid-modified-β-cyclodextrin (β-CD-IL). β-CD-IL was found to be able to complex R and S propranolol enantiomers with differing binding energies. The molecular docking study reveals that the ionic liquid chain attached to the β-CD molecule has significant interaction with propranolol. The formation of the most stable complex occurred between (S)-β-CD-IL and (S)-propranolol with an energy of -5.80 kcal/mol. This is attributed to the formation of a hydrogen bond between the oxygen of the propranolol and the hydrogen on the primary rim of the (S)-β-CD-IL cavity. This interaction is not detected in other complexes. The root mean-squared fluctuation (RMSF) value indicates that the NH group is the most flexible molecular fragment, followed by the aromatic group. Also of note, the formation of a complex between pristine β-CD and (S)-propranolol is the least favorable., (© 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.)
- Published
- 2024
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
8. Purification of pancreatic phospholipase A2 from human duodenal juice.
- Author
-
Kozumplik V, Staffa F, and Hoffmann GE
- Subjects
- Amino Acid Sequence, Amino Acids isolation & purification, Chromatography methods, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Chromatography, Ion Exchange, Humans, Molecular Sequence Data, Phospholipases A2, Duodenum, Intestinal Secretions enzymology, Pancreas enzymology, Phospholipases isolation & purification, Phospholipases A isolation & purification
- Abstract
Phospholipase A2 (EC 3.1.1.4) was purified from delipidated human duodenal juice by hydrophobic and cation exchange chromatography, followed by molecular sieving on an HPLC column. The resulting enzyme preparation of phospholipase A2 had a molecular weight of 14 kDa, a specific activity of 2000 U/mg protein, and an N-terminal amino acid sequence which was characteristic for human pancreatic phospholipase A2.
- Published
- 1989
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
9. The lentic and lotic characteristics of habitats determine the distribution of benthic macroinvertebrates in Mediterranean rivers.
- Author
-
Buffagni, Andrea
- Subjects
AQUATIC invertebrates ,BENTHIC animals ,INVERTEBRATES ,HABITATS ,MULTIDIMENSIONAL scaling ,RIVERS ,CADDISFLIES - Abstract
The importance of flow‐related factors to benthic organisms, as well as the role of habitat conditions in shaping aquatic communities during low‐flow periods, have been recognised. Despite this, the preferences of macroinvertebrates to the ratio of lentic to lotic habitats at the reach scale have not been accurately quantified in most instances.Aquatic invertebrates and habitat features in a range of temporary rivers in Sardinia were investigated. The investigation focused on the flow‐related characteristics that contribute to defining the lentic–lotic condition of the river reaches. The relation of habitat features to benthic taxa distributions was assessed using multidimensional scaling. The main aim of the paper was to quantify the responses of taxa to the different lentic and lotic habitat conditions by applying hierarchical logistic regressions. Finally, taxon optima were aligned along the lentic–lotic gradient and the responses of different taxonomic groups compared.Unbroken waves and imperceptible flow were correlated with benthic taxa variability, suggesting local hydraulics and turbulence have a major role in regulating community composition. The overall lentic–lotic character of the river reaches was also clearly related to the benthic taxa distribution. More than 80% of taxa were significantly related to the lentic–lotic gradient, and an asymmetrical response curve was the predominant model.Benthic groups showed taxon optima clustered in different ranges of the lentic–lotic gradient. Odonata, Coleoptera, Hemiptera, and Mollusca preferred clearly lentic conditions. Diptera mainly ranged on the lotic side of the gradient, while Trichoptera were relatively uniformly distributed across the gradient. Ephemeroptera taxa clustered in intermediate lentic–lotic conditions, with two species preferring extremely lentic habitats. In general, optima converged at intermediate and extremely lentic conditions, presumably due, respectively, to the coexistence of different lentic and lotic features and to the highly diverse environmental characteristics under extremely lentic situations.These results support the conclusion that dissimilar ecological factors act on benthic taxa along the lentic–lotic range and species favouring different lentic–lotic conditions are subjected to pressures of different nature. This should not be ignored when defining species preferences and studying community structure or relationships between species in Mediterranean rivers, which cyclically vary their habitat composition. In addition, the uneven distribution of optima of different groups along the lentic–lotic gradient might affect macroinvertebrate metrics when assessing ecological status or establishing reference conditions under variable climatic conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2021
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
10. Are high lumbar punctures safe? A magnetic resonance imaging morphometric study of the conus medullaris.
- Author
-
Yedavalli, Vivek, Jain, Mika S., Das, Devsmita, and Massoud, Tarik F.
- Published
- 2019
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
11. "Management e Continuità delle cure tra ospedale e territorio del paziente complesso e fragile in area medica": Studio osservazionale sull'organizzazione di un ambulatorio ospedaliero di dimissioni protette e sui percorsi attivati.
- Author
-
Teti, Ornella
- Subjects
CONTINUUM of care ,HOSPITALS ,MEDICAL quality control ,SCIENTIFIC observation ,DISCHARGE planning - Published
- 2018
12. Abstracts from the 19th World Congress of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity & Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), Montreal, Canada 26-30 August 2014.
- Subjects
BARIATRIC surgery ,OVERWEIGHT persons ,WEIGHT loss ,HUMAN sexuality - Abstract
The article presents abstracts on the topics related to surgery of obesity and metabolic disorders including "The Impacts of Severe Obesity and Surgical Weight Loss on Sex Life," by K. Castleberry and K. Kim, "Guidelines for Medical Testing and Clearance Prior to Bariatric Surgry," by K. Kim and C. K. Buffington, and "Bariatric Surgery in Mental Retard Patients," by A. Ghanbarijolfaie and S. Mokhber.
- Published
- 2014
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
13. Parameter Estimation and Vulnerability Assessment of Coastal Unconfined Aquifer to Saltwater Intrusion.
- Author
-
Mahesha, A., Vyshali, Lathashri, U. A., and Ramesh, H.
- Subjects
PARAMETER estimation ,PSYCHOLOGICAL vulnerability ,AQUIFERS ,SALTWATER encroachment ,HYDROGEOLOGY ,WATER quality ,ELECTRICAL resistivity ,SEA level ,COASTS - Abstract
The focus of the present work is to characterize a tropical, coastal aquifer and to carry out its vulnerability to saltwater intrusion using hydrogeological parameters. The characterization of the aquifer involves pumping tests, vertical electrical sounding, and water quality analysis carried out at 41 monitoring wells. The area under investigation lies between two tropical, seasonal, tidal rivers, i.e., Pavanje and Gurpur rivers, joining the Arabian on the west coast of India. The aquifer is predominantly shallow and unconfined, having moderate to good groundwater potential with transimissivity and specific yield ranging from 49.2 to 461:4 m
2 /day and 0.00058 to 0.2805, respectively. The electrical resistivity tests indicated that the thickness of the aquifer ranges from 18 to 30 m. The study also investigates the saltwater affected areas in the region the vertical electrical sounding and water quality analysis. The resistivity results revealed several probable isolated saltwater intruded pockets in the region with resistivity less than 70 Om. From the salinity analysis of water, the locations that are affected during February to May (summer) and throughout the year are identified. The wells that are located close to the coast (< 350 m) and at lower elevations (well bottom < þ1 m) were found to be saline throughout the year. Also, wells along the banks of the river show considerable salinity (> 200 ppm) during the summer period from tidal inflow along the rivers. The water samples were also analyzed for chloride to bicarbonate ratios during December to May at all the monitoring wells and were found to be exceeding the allowable limit at several locations. The saltwater vulnerability maps are derived for the area by the index-based method using the hydrogeological parameters. The method was found to be effective while compared to the field observations. The results from the analysis indicate that the aquifer is medium to highly vulnerable to saltwater intrusion at majority of the locations. The impact of projected sea level rise by 0.25 and 0.50 m from the climate change is also assessed on the vulnerability of the region to saltwater intrusion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2012
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
14. Rediscovering a Sense of Wonder: Geoheritage, Geotourism and Cultural Landscape Experiences.
- Author
-
Gordon, John
- Abstract
Traditional approaches to geological interpretation have a strong didactic focus, whereas the early development of tourism had a strong experiential basis in the Romantic notions of sublime and picturesque landscapes. This article examines the links between geodiversity, landscape, literature, art and geotourism in Scotland using historical case studies from the Falls of Clyde and Staffa, and modern case studies from the North West Highlands Geopark and the Dumfries and Galloway area. Enabling people to rediscover their geoheritage through new and memorable experiences can help the geoconservation community to engage with a wider audience and to develop a broader constituency of interest and support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2012
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
15. Association between Human Paraoxonase 1 Activity and Intima-Media Thickness in Subjects under 55 Years of Age with Carotid Artery Disease.
- Author
-
Harangi, Mariann, Seres, Ildiko, Magyar, Maria T., Csipo, Istvan, Sipka, Sandor, Valikovics, Attila, Csiba, Laszlo, Bereczki, Daniel, and Paragh, Gyorgy
- Subjects
CAROTID artery diseases ,ATHEROSCLEROSIS ,LIPOPROTEINS ,PARAOXONASE ,GENETIC polymorphisms - Abstract
Background: Human serum paraoxonase (PON1) protects lipoproteins against oxidation by hydrolyzing lipid peroxides in oxidized low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL); therefore, it may protect against atherosclerosis. PON1 activity and polymorphisms have been inconsistently associated with carotid artery disease. The goal of this study was to clarify the role of PON1 activity and phenotype on carotid artery disease and its correlation with some inflammatory and immune markers in subjects under 55 years with early-onset carotid atherosclerosis. Methods: Sixty patients with occlusive carotid artery disease and 30 healthy controls were enrolled. Intima-media thickness (IMT) was measured by high-resolution ultrasound of both common carotid arteries. Anti-oxLDL antibody levels were determined by ELISA. Results: In the whole study population we found a negative correlation between PON1 activity and IMT (r = –0.27, p = 0.011), and between salt-stimulated PON1 activity and IMT (r = –0.24, p = 0.02). Both PON1 activity and salt-stimulated PON1 activity negatively correlated with anti-oxLDL levels (r = –0.28, p = 0.008; r = –0.26, p = 0.01). PON1 activity was lower in patients compared to controls; however, the difference was not significant.PON1 phenotype distribution of patients and controls did not differ significantly. Conclusion: The importance of PON1 activity as a predictive risk factor for early-onset occlusive carotid artery disease should be assessed in future studies. Copyright © 2007 S. Karger AG, Basel [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2008
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
16. Pancreatic Phospholipase A² Activity in Acute Pancreatitis: a Prognostic Marker for Early Identification of Patients at Risk.
- Author
-
Aufenanger, Johannes, Samman, Michael, Quintel, Michael, Fassbender, Klaus, Zimmer, Wilma, and Bertsch, Thomas
- Published
- 2002
17. Paraoxonase 1 192 Gln/Arg gene polymorphism and cerebrovascular disease: interaction with type 2 diabetes.
- Author
-
Koch, M., Hering, S., Barth, C., Ehren, M., Enderle, M. D., and Pfohl, M.
- Published
- 2001
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
18. Candidate Genes and Confirmed Genetic Polymorphisms Associated with Cardiovascular Diseases: A Tabular Assessment.
- Author
-
Tang, Zhonghua and Tracy, Russell
- Published
- 2001
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
19. Phospholipases A2 in Gastric Juice of Helicobacter pylori - Positive and Negative Individuals.
- Author
-
Huhtinen, Heikki T., Grönroos, Juha M., Haapamäk, Markku M., and Nevalainen, Timo J.
- Published
- 1999
20. Archaeobacterial Ether Lipid Liposomes (Archaeosomes) as Novel Vaccine and Drug Delivery Systems.
- Author
-
Patel, Girishchandra B. and Sprott, G. Dennis
- Published
- 1999
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
21. Nd:YAG-Lasertherapie der rezidivierenden Epistaxis bei heredit�rer h�morrhagischer Teleangiektasie.
- Author
-
Werner, J. A., Lippert, B. M., Geisthoff, U. W., and Rudert, H.
- Published
- 1997
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
22. Modified photometric method for the determination of phospholipase A activities.
- Author
-
Hoffmann, G. and Neumann, U.
- Abstract
A modified photometric method for the determination of phospholipase A activities which is based on a previously published reaction principle is described. The modified assay uses a lyophilized substrate emulsion rather than a freshly prepared phospholipid emulsion and a new chromogen (tribromohydroxybenzoic acid and 4-amino-antipyrine) with a high molar absorption coefficient (1,930 m/mol at 546 nm, 2,900 m/mol at 512 nm wavelength). The new test is more practicable with respect to pipetting volumes and incubation times. Preliminary results of a method evaluation indicate that the modified assay fulfills the usual criteria for clinical chemical enzyme measurements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 1989
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
23. Serum activities of phospholipase A in acute posttraumatic pulmonary insufficiency.
- Author
-
Koeniger, R., Hoffmann, G., and Schmid, Th.
- Abstract
The time courses of serum phospholipase A (PLA) and arterioalveolar oxygen differences (AaDO) were compared in a group of 30 patients with severe multiple injuries. Evaluation of 391 measuring points revealed that high PLA (above 50 U/l) was associated with increased AaDO (above 150 mm Hg). Twelve patients who died having the symptoms of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) exhibited high serum PLA levels with individual peak values between 65 and 363 U/l (normal range 0-10 U/l). Analysis of individual time courses showed some striking parallelism between PLA and AaDO. In five cases, however, AaDO increases preceded those of PLA by 1 to 4 days, while in one patient, impairment of the pulmonary function and subsequent recovery followed the corresponding PLA values with a 5-day delay. Our study supports present theories assuming some association between lung failure and the release of PLA into the circulation. Regarding the obvious time dissociation between both events, the nature of this relationship seems, however, to be complex so that pathophysiological conclusions should be drawn with caution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 1989
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
24. Differentiation of Human Phospholipase A2 Isoenzymes in Serum and Other Body Fluids with Use of Monoclonal Antibodies.
- Author
-
Hiefinger-Schindlbeck, Renate Th., Dasser, C., Hübner-Parajsz, Christa, Hoffmann, G. E., and Guder, W. G.
- Published
- 1993
25. Experimental study of a novel phospholipase A2 inhibitor in acute pancreatitis.
- Author
-
Uhl, W., Schrag, H.-J., Schmitt ER, N., Aufenanger, J., Nevalainen, T. J., and B?Uchler, M. W.
- Subjects
ENZYME inhibitors ,PHOSPHOLIPASE A2 ,PANCREATITIS - Abstract
Background In acute pancreatitis, two different types of secretory phospholipase A
2 (PLA2 ) have been found: pancreatic type I PLA2 and non-pancreatic type II PLA2 . In this study a potent new PLA2 inhibitor effective against type II PLA2 was used in an experimental model of acute pancreatitis. Methods In 70 rats the efficacy of the compound was analysed in two experimental models of acute pancreatitis: cerulein- and taurocholate-induced acute pancreatitis, imitating mild and severe disease respectively. Serum rat type I PLA2 protein concentration and type I and type II PLA2 catalytic activities were measured while giving the inhibitor therapeutically. In a prophylactic protocol the effect on histology was analysed. Results In the taurocholate model, type II PLA2 activity was found to be nine-fold higher than in the cerulein model (P<0·002), whereas the activity of type I PLA2 was not increased. The inhibitor significantly decreased serum type II PLA2 activity in the taurocholate model of acute pancreatitis (P<0·05) but type I PLA2 protein concentration and type I PLA2 activity were not affected. The inhibitor also reduced histological tissue damage, with significant differences at 3 and 12 h (P<0·01). Conclusion The PLA2 inhibitor significantly reduced type II PLA2 activity and was able to protect the pancreas against tissue damage. PLA2 inhibition offers the possibility of a treatment for acute pancreatitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 1998
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
26. Characterization of cellular and elevated serum phospholipase A2 activities with a comparison of two methods.
- Author
-
Saris, N-E. L., Steinbrückner, B., Thurén, T., Lalla, M. L. T., van den Bosch, H., Kinnunen, P. K. J., and Hoffmann, G. E.
- Published
- 1992
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
27. Purification and characterization of phospholipase A2 isoforms from the hepatopancreas of red sea bream, Pagrus major1.
- Author
-
Ono, H. and Iijima, N.
- Abstract
Two phospholipase A
2 (PLA2 ) isoforms, tentatively denoted as DE-1 and DE-2 PLA2 s, were purified from the hepatopancreas of red sea bream (Pagrus major) to near homogeneity by sequential column chromatography on S-Sepharose fast flow, DEAE-Sepharose fast flow and butyl-Cellulofine, and by ion-exchange, gel-filtration and reversed-phase HPLC. The purified DE-1 and DE-2 PLA2 s both showed a single band with the apparent molecular mass of approx. 13.5 kDa by SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and were found to be both related to group I PLA2 based on the N-terminal amino acid sequences. DE-1 PLA2 had a pH optimum in the alkaline region at around pH 10 and required approximately 10 mM of Ca2+ and 4-10 mM of sodium deoxycholate for its maximal activity, using 2 mM of phosphatidylcholine and phosphatidylethanolamine as substrates. DE-2 PLA2 also had a pH optimum in the alkaline region at around pH 8-9 and required >10 mM of Ca2+ and approximately 6 mM of sodium deoxycholate for its maximum activity with 2 mM of phosphatidylcholine as a substrate; its enzymatic activity towards phosphatidylethanolamine was greatly inhibited by the addition of sodium deoxycholate. The results demonstrate that red sea bream hepatopancreas contains two enzymatically distinct group I PLA2 isoforms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 1998
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
28. Serum phospholipase A in hematological diseases.
- Author
-
Hiefinger, R., Guder, W., and Hoffmann, G.
- Abstract
Inflammatory cells, e.g., neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages are presumed to be a source of circulating phospholipase A in nonpancreatic diseases. Therefore, we investigated in a preliminary study whether serum phospholipase A activity is related to leukocyte counts in 43 patients with hematological diseases. Serum PLA activity was significantly increased in patients with Hodgkin's disease, acute monocytic leukemia, myelofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia, and polycythemia vera when compared with patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and acute myelogenous leukemia, but did not correlate with total leukocyte counts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 1989
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
29. Conus Medullaris/Cauda Equina Syndrome Following a Repeated Bupivacaine 1% Spinal Anesthesia- Analysis of a Case with Review of the Literature
- Author
-
Rita Golfieri, Claudio Melloni, Francesco Staffa, and Melloni C, Golfieri R, Staffa F
- Subjects
Bupivacaine ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Spinal ,business.industry ,Spinal anesthetic ,Cauda equina ,Spinal anesthesia ,Cauda equina syndrome ,medicine.disease ,Surgery ,Conus medullaris ,Lesion ,Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine ,medicine.anatomical_structure ,Anesthesia ,medicine ,Severe pain ,medicine.symptom ,business ,Polyradiculopathy ,medicine.drug - Abstract
In the morning a healthy 40 years old female had a successful spinal anesthetic with bupivacaine 1% 10 mg for hemorrhoidectomy followed by a second injection at midnight for severe pain. The second traumatic injection caused a conus medullaris/cauda equina lesion discovered by MRI 45 days later. The contribution of hyperbaric bupivacaine dosage and pencil point needle is discussed.
- Published
- 2015
30. Genetic Variants And Atherosclerosis
- Author
-
Seifi, M., Ghasemi, A., mahmood khosravi, Salimi, M., Jahandideh, S., Sherizadeh, J., Hashemizadeh, F. S., and Khodaei, R.
- Subjects
Arterial blood vessels ,cholesterol ,lipids (amino acids, peptides, and proteins) ,atherosclerosis - Abstract
Atherosclerosis is the condition in which an artery wall thickens as the result of a build-up of fatty materials such as cholesterol. It is a syndrome affecting arterial blood vessels, a chronic inflammatory response in the walls of arteries, in large part due to the accumulation of macrophage white blood cells and promoted by low density (especially small particle) lipoproteins (plasma proteins that carry cholesterol and triglycerides) without adequate removal of fats and cholesterol from the macrophages by functional high density lipoproteins (HDL). It is commonly referred to as a hardening or furring of the arteries. It is caused by the formation of multiple plaques within the arteries., {"references":["Maton, Anthea, Roshan L,et al. Human Biology and Health. Englewood\nCliffs, New Jersey, USA: Prentice Hall. (1993); ISBN 0-13-981176-1.\nOCLC 32308337","Ridker PM. Inflammation, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular risk: an\nepidemiologic view. Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis. 1999;10(suppl 1):S9-\nS12.","Crouse JR, Grobbee DE, O-Leary DH, et al. Measuring effects on intima\nmedia thickness: an evaluation of rosuvastatin in subclinical\natherosclerosisÔÇöthe rationale and methodology of the METEOR study.\nCardiovasc Drugs Ther. 2004;18:231-238.","Viles-Gonzalez JF, Fuster V, Badimon JJ. Atherothrombosis: a\nwidespread disease with unpredictable and life-threatening\nconsequences. Eur Heart J. 2004;25: 1197-1207.","Jensen LO,Thayssen P, Pedersen KE, et al. Regression of coronary\natherosclerosis by simvastatin: a serial intravascular ultrasound study.\nCirculation. 2004;110: 265-270.","Rauch U, Osende JI, Fuster V, et al. Thrombus formation on\natherosclerotic plaques: pathogenesis and clinical consequences. Ann\nIntern Med. 2001;134:224-238.","Ohashi R, Mu H,Yao Q, et al. Atherosclerosis: immunopathogenesis and\nimmunotherapy. Med Sci Monit. 2004; 10:RA255-RA260.","Hansson GK. Inflammation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.\nN Engl J Med. 2005;352: 1685-1695.","Ben-Haim S, Israel O. PET/CT for atherosclerotic plaque imaging. QJ\nNucl Med Mol Imaging. 2006;50: 53-60.\n[10] Van Mieghem CAG, McFadden EP, de Feyter PJ, et al. Noninvasive\ndetection of subclinical coronary atherosclerosis coupled with\nassessment of changes in plaque characteristics using novel invasive\nimaging modalities. The Integrated Biomarker and Imaging Study. J Am\nColl Cardiol. 2006;47:1134-1142.\n[11] Weissberg PL. Atherogenesis: current understanding of the causes of\natheroma. Heart. 2000;83:247-252.\n[12] Carlos TM , Harlan JM. Leukocyte-endothelial adhesion molecules.\nBlood 1994;84:2068-101.\n[13] Vora DK, Fang ZT, Liva SM, et al. Induction of P-selectin by oxidized\nlipoproteins. Separate effects on synthesis and surface expression. Circ\nRes 1997;80:810-8.\n[14] Iiyama K, Hajra L, Iiyama M, et al. Patterns of vascular cell adhesion\nmolecule-1 and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 expression in rabbit\nand mouse atherosclerotic lesions and at sites predisposed to lesion\nformation. Circ Res 1999;85:199-207.\n[15] Gu L, Okada Y, Clinton SK, et al. Absence of monocyte chemoattractant\nprotein-1 reduces atherosclerosis in low density lipoprotein receptordeficient\nmice. Mol Cell 1998;2:275-81.\n[16] Watson AD, Leitinger N, Navab M, et al. Structural identification by\nmass spectrometry of oxidized phospholipids in minimally oxidized low\ndensity lipoprotein that induce monocyte/endothelial interactions and\nevidence for their presence in vivo. J Biol Chem 1997;272:13597-607.\n[17] von Eckardstein A, Nofer JR, Assmann G. High density lipoproteins and\narteriosclerosis. Role of cholesterol efflux and reverse cholesterol\ntransport. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2001; 21:13-27.\n[18] Libby P, Warner SJ, Salomon RN, et al. Production of platelet-derived\ngrowth factor-like mitogen by smooth-muscle cells from human\natheroma. N Engl J Med 1988;318:1493-8.\n[19] Higashiyama S, Abraham JA, Miller J, et al. A heparin-binding growth\nfactor secreted by macrophage-like cells that is related to EGF. Science\n1991;251:936-9.\n[20] Libby P. Changing concepts of atherogenesis. J Intern Med 2000;\n247:349-58\n[21] Amento EP, Ehsani N, Palmer H, et al. Cytokines and growth factors\npositively and negatively regulate interstitial collagen gene expression in\nhuman vascular smooth muscle cells. Arterioscler Thromb\n1991;11:1223-30\n[22] van der Wal AC, Becker AE, van der Loos CM, et al. Site of intimal\nrupture or erosion of thrombosed coronary atherosclerotic plaques is\ncharacterized by an inflammatory process irrespective of the dominant\nplaque morphology. Circulation 1994;89:36-44.\n[23] Galis ZS, Sukhova GK, Lark MW, et al. Increased expression of matrix\nmetalloproteinases and matrix degrading activity in vulnerable regions\nof human atherosclerotic plaques. J Clin Invest 1994;94:2493-503.\n[24] Ross R. The pathogenesis of atherosclerosis: a perspective for the 1990s.\nNature 1993;362:801- 9.\n[25] Libby P. Molecular bases of the acute coronary syndromes. Circulation\n1995;91:2844- 50.\n[26] Davies MJ. Stability and instability: two faces of coronary\natherosclerosis. The Paul Dudley White Lecture 1995. Circulation 1996;\n94:2013-20.\n[27] Hangartner JR, Charleston AJ, Davies MJ, Thomas AC. Morphological\ncharacteristics of clinically significant coronary artery stenosis in stable\nangina. Br Heart J 1986;56:501-8.\n[28] Blankenhorn DH, Hodis HN (August 1993). \"Atherosclerosis--reversal\nwith therapy\". The Western journal of medicine 159 (2): 172-9. PMID\n8212682.\n[29] Botto N, Rizza A, Colombo M, Mazzone A, Manfredi S, Masetti S, et al.\nEvidence for DNA damage in patients with coronary artery disease.\nMutat Res 2001;493:23- 30.\n[30] Andreassi MG, Botto N, Cocci F, et al. Methylenetetrahydrofolate\nreductase gene C677T polymorphism, homocysteine, vitamin B12, and\nDNA damage in coronary artery disease. Hum Genet 2003;112:171-7.\n[31] Botto N, Berti S, Manfredi S, et al. Detection of mtDNA with 4977bp\ndeletion in blood cells and atherosclerotic lesions of patients with\ncoronary artery disease. Mutat Res 2005;570:81- 8.\n[32] Henney AM, Wakeley PR, Davies MJ, et al. Localization of stromelysin\ngene expression in atherosclerotic plaques by in situ hybridization. Proc\nNatl Acad Sci USA 1991;88:8154_/8.\n[33] Galis, Z.S., Khatri, J.J., 2002. Matrix metalloproteinases in vascular\nremodeling and atherogenesis: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Circ. Res.\n90 (3), 251-262.\n[34] Newby, A.C., 2005. Dual role of matrix metalloproteinases (matrixins)\nin intimal thickening and atherosclerotic plaque rupture. Physiol Rev. 85\n(1), 1-31.\n[35] Newby, A.C., Johnson, J.L., 2005. Genetic strategies to elucidate the\nroles of matrix metalloproteinases in atherosclerotic plaque growth and\nstability. Circ. Res. 97 (10), 958-960.\n[36] Hayashidani, S., Tsutsui, H., Ikeuchi, M., et al. Targeted deletion of\nMMP 2 attenuates early LV rupture and late remodeling after\nexperimental myocardial infarction.2003; Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ.\nPhysiol. 285 (3), H1229-H1235\n[37] Heymans, S., Luttun, A., Nuyens, D., et al. Inhibition of plasminogen\nactivators or matrix metalloproteinases prevents cardiac rupture but\nimpairs therapeutic angiogenesis and causes cardiac failure. 1999;\nNature Med. 5 (10), 1135-1142.\n[38] Matsumura, S., Iwanaga, S., Mochizuki, S., Okamoto, H., Ogawa, S.,\nOkada, Y., Targeted deletion or pharmacological inhibition of MMP-2\nprevents cardiac rupture after myocardial infarction in mice. 2005a; J.\nClin. Invest. 115 (3), 599-609.\n[39] Matsumura, S., Iwanaga, S., Mochizuki, S., Okamoto, H., Ogawa, S.,\nOkada, Y.,. Targeted deletion or pharmacological inhibition of MMP-2\nprevents cardiac rupture after myocardial infarction in mice. 2005b; J.\nClin. Invest. 115 (3), 599-609.\n[40] Romanic, A.M., Harrison, S.M., Bao, W., et al. Myocardial protection\nfrom ischemia/reperfusion injury by targeted deletion of matrix\nmetalloproteinase-9. 2002a; Cardiovasc. Res. 54 (3), 549-558.\n[41] Romanic, A.M., Harrison, S.M., Bao, W., et al. Myocardial protection\nfrom ischemia/reperfusion injury by targeted deletion of matrix\nmetalloproteinase-9.2002b; Cardiovasc. Res. 54 (3), 549-558.\n[42] Romanic, A.M., Harrison, S.M., Bao, W., et al. Myocardial protection\nfrom ischemia/reperfusion injury by targeted deletion of matrix\nmetalloproteinase-9.2002c; Cardiovasc. Res. 54 (3), 549-558.\n[43] Deschamps, A.M., Yarbrough, W.M., Squires, C.E., et al. Trafficking of\nthe membrane type-1 matrix metalloproteinase in ischemia and\nreperfusion: relation to interstitial membrane type-1 matrix\nmetalloproteinase activity. 2005; Circulation 111 (9), 1166-1174.\n[44] Fedak, P.W., Smookler, D.S., Kassiri, Z., et al. TIMP-3 deficiency leads\nto dilated cardiomyopathy.2004; Circulation 110 (16), 2401-2409.\n[45] Longo, G.M., Xiong, W., Greiner, T.C., Zhao, Y., Fiotti, N., Baxter,\nB.T.,. Matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 work in concert to produce\naortic aneurysms. 2002; J. Clin. Invest. 110 (5), 625-632.\n[46] Johnson, J.L., George, S.J., Newby, A.C., Jackson, C.L.,. Divergent\neffects of matrix metalloproteinases 3, 7, 9, and 12 on atherosclerotic\nplaque stability in mouse brachiocephalic arteries. 2005; Proc. Natl.\nAcad. Sci. USA 102 (43), 15575-15580.\n[47] Chase, A.J., Newby, A.C.,. Regulation of matrix metalloproteinase\n(matrixin) genes in blood vessels: a multi-step recruitment model for\npathological remodelling. 2003; J. Vasc. Res. 40 (4), 329-343.\n[48] Ye S, Watts GF, Mandalia S, Humphries SE, Henney AM. Preliminary\nreport: genetic variation in the human stromelysin promoter is associated\nwith progression of coronary atherosclerosis. Br Heart J 1995;73:209-\n15.\n[49] Ye S, Eriksson P, Hamsten A, Kurkinen M, Humphries SE, Henney AM.\nProgression of coronary atherosclerosis is associated with a common\ngenetic variant of the human stromelysin-1 promoter which results in\nreduced gene expression. J Biol Chem 1996;271:13055-60.\n[50] Humphries S, Bauters C, Meirhaeghe A, Luong L, Bertrand M, Amouyel\nP. The 5A6A polymorphism in the promoter of the stromelysin-1\n(MMP3) gene as a risk factor for restenosis. Eur Heart J 2002;23:721-5.\n[51] Seifi M, Fallah S, Firoozrai M. Influence of Genetic Polymorphism in\nMatrix Metalloproteinase-3 on Extent of Coronary Atherosclerosis and\nRisk of Coronary Artery Stenosis. Archives Medical Research. In press\n[52] Primo-Parmo SL, Sorenson RC, Teiber J, La Du BN. The human serum\nparaoxonase/arylesterase gene (PON1) is one member of a multigene\nfamily. Genomics. 1996;33:498 -507.\n[53] Watson AD, Berliner JA, Hama SY, La Du BN, Faull KF, Fogelman\nAM, Navab M. Protective effect of high density lipoprotein associated\nparaoxonase. Inhibition of the biological activity of minimally oxidized\nlow density lipoprotein. J Clin Invest. 1995;96:2882-2891.\n[54] Ng CJ, Wadleigh DJ, Gangopadhyay A, Hama S, Grijalva VR, Navab\nM, Fogelman AM, Reddy ST. Paraoxonase-2 is a ubiquitously expressed\nprotein with antioxidant properties and is capable of preventing\ncellmediated oxidative modification of low density lipoprotein. J Biol\nChem. 2001;276:44444-44449.\n[55] Li B, Sedlacek M, Manoharan I, Boopathy R, Duysen EG, Masson P,\nLockridge O: Butyrylcholinesterase, paraoxonase, and albumin esterase,\nbut not carboxylesterase, are present in human Plasma. Biochem\nPharmacol. 2005;70: 1673-1684.\n[56] Aviram M, Rosenblat M, Bisgaier CL, Newton RS, Primo-Parmo SL, La\nDu BN. Paraoxonase inhibits high-density lipoprotein oxidation and\npreserves its functions: a possible peroxidative role for praoxonase. J\nClin Invest. 1998;101:1581-1590.\n[57] Durrington P.N, Mackness B and Mackness M.I. Parooxonase and\natherosclerosis. Arterioscler.Tromb.Vasc.Biol.2001;21:473-480\n[58] Kuremoto K, Watanabe Y, Ohmura H et al: R/R genotype of human\nparaoxonase (PON1) is more protective against lipoprotein oxidation\nand coronary artery disease in Japanese subjects. J Atheroscler Thromb,\n2003; 10: 85-92\n[59] Huang Y, Mironova M, Lopes-Virella MF: Oxidized LDL stimulates\nmatrix metalloproteinase-1 expression in human vascular endothelial\ncells. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, 1999; 19: 2640-47\n[60] Navab M, Berliner JA, Watson AD et al: The yin and yang of oxidation\nin the development of fatty streak: a review based on the 1994 George\nLyman Duff Memorial Lecture. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, 1996;\n16: 831-42\n[61] Navab M, Hama SY, Anantharamaiah GM et al: Normal high-density\nlipoprotein inhibits three steps in the formation of mildly oxidized low\ndensity lipoprotein: steps 2 and 3. J Lipid Res, 2000; 41: 1495-508\n[62] Mackness MI, Durrington PN: HDL, its enzymes and its potential to infl\nuence lipid peroxidation. Atherosclerosis, 1995; 115: 243-53\n[63] Watson AD, Berliner JA, Hama SY et al: Protective effect of high\ndensity lipoprotein associated paraoxonase: inhibition of biological\nactivity of minimally oxidized low density lipoprotein. J Clin Invest,\n1995; 96: 2882-91\n[64] Blatter MC, James RW, Messmer S et al: Identifi cation of a distinct\nhuman high-density lipoprotein subspecies defi ned by a lipoproteinassociated\nprotein, K-45: identity of K-45 with paraoxonase. Eur J\nBiochem, 1993; 211: 871-79\n[65] Kelso GJ, Stuart WD, Richter RJ et al: Apolipoprotein J is associated\nwith paraoxonase in human plasma. Biochemistry, 1994; 33: 832-39\n[66] Humbert R, Adler DA, Disteche CM et al: The molecular basis of the\nhuman serum paraoxonase activity polymorphism. Nat Genet, 1993; 3:\n73-76\n[67] Adkins S, Gan KN, Mody M, La du DN: Molecular basis for the\npolymorphic form of human serum paraoxoanase/arylesterase: glutamine\nor arginine at position 191, for the respective A or B allozymes. Am J\nHum Genet, 1993; 52: 598-60\n[68] Fortunato G, Rubba P, Panico S, Trono D, Tinto N, Mazzaccara C, De\nMichele M, Iannuzzi A, Vitale DF, Salvatore F, Sacchetti L. A\nparaoxonase gene polymorphism, PON 1 (55), as an independent risk\nfactor for increased carotid intima-media thickness in middle-aged\nwomen. Atherosclerosis. 2003;167:141-148.\n[69] Markus H, Kapozsta Z, Ditrich R, Wolfe C, Ali N, Powell J, Mendell M,\nCullinane M. Increased common carotid intima-media thickness in UK\nAfrican Caribbeans and its relation to chronic inflammation and vascular\ncandidate gene polymorphisms. Stroke. 2001;32:2465-2471.\n[70] Jarvik GP, Hatsukami TS, Carlson C, Richter RJ, Jampsa R, Brophy VH,\nMargolin S, Rieder M, Nickerson D, Schellenberg GD, Heagerty PJ,\nFurlong CE. Paraoxonase activity, but not haplotype utilizing the linkage\ndisequilibrium structure, predicts vascular disease. Arterioscler Thromb\nVasc Biol. 2003;1923:1465-1471\n[71] Pallaud C, Sass C, Zannad F, Siest G, Visvikis S. APOC3, CETP,\nfibrinogen, and MTHFR are genetic determinants of carotid intimamedia\nthickness in healthy men (the Stanislas cohort). Clin Genet.\n2001;59:316-324.\n[72] Schmidt H, Schmidt R, Niederkorn K, Gradert A, Schumacher M,\nWatzinger N, Hartung HP, Kostner GM. Paraoxonase PON1\npolymorphism leu-Met54 is associated with carotid atherosclerosis:\nresults of the Austrian Stroke Prevention Study. Stroke. 1998;29:2043-\n2048.\n[73] Koch M, Hering S, Barth C, Ehren M, Enderle MD, Pfohl M.\nParaoxonase1 192 Gln/Arg gene polymorphism and cerebrovascular\ndisease: interaction with type 2 diabetes. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes.\n2001;109:141-145.\n[74] Cao H, Girard-Globa A, Serusclat A, Bernard S, Bondon P, Picard S,\nBerthezene F, Moulin P. Lack of association between carotid intimamedia thickness and paraoxonase gene polymorphism in noninsulin\ndependent diabetes mellitus. Atherosclerosis. 1998;138: 361-366.\n[75] Dessi M, Gnasso A, Motti C, Pujia A, Irace C, Casciani S, Staffa F,\nFederici G, Cortese C. Influence of the human paraoxonase\npolymorphism (PON1 192) on the carotid-wall thickening in a healthy\npopulation. Coron Artery Dis. 1999;10:595-599.\n[76] Jarvik GP, Rozek LS, Brophy VH, Hatsukami TS, Richter RJ,\nSchellenberg GD, Furlong CE. Paraoxonase (PON1) phenotype is a\nbetter predictor of vascular disease than is PON1(192) or PON1(55)\ngenotype. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2000;20:2441-2447.\n[77] Leus FR, Wittekoek ME, Prins J, Kastelein JJ, Voorbij HA. Paraoxonase\ngene polymorphisms are associated with carotid arterial wall thickness in\nsubjects with familial hypercholesterolemia. Atherosclerosis. 2000;\n149:371-377.\n[78] Sakai T, Matsuura B, Onji M. Serum paraoxonase activity and genotype\ndistribution in Japanese patients with diabetes mellitus. Intern Med.\n1998;37:581-584.\n[79] Gnasso A, Motti C, Irace C, Di G, I, Pujia A, Leto E, Ciamei M, Crivaro\nA, Bernardini S, Federici G, Cortese C. The Arg allele in position 192 of\nPON1 is associated with carotid atherosclerosis in subjects with elevated\nHDLs. Atherosclerosis. 2002;164:289-295.\n[80] Zuliani G, Cherubini A, Volpato S, Palmieri E, Mecocci P, De Rango P,\nCao P, Costantini F, Mezzetti A, Mascoli F, Senin U, Fellin R. Genetic\nfactors associated with the absence of atherosclerosis in octogenarians. J\nGerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2002;57:M611-M615.\n[81] Mackness MI, Arrol S, Mackness B, Durrington PN. The alloenzymes of\nparaoxonase determine the effectiveness of high-density lipoprotein in\nprotecting low density lipoprotein against lipid-peroxidation. Lancet.\n1997;349:851- 852.\n[82] Aviram M, Hardk E, Vaya J, Mahmood S, Milo S, Hoffman A, Billicke\nS, Draganov D, Rosenblat M: Human serum paraoxonase (PON1) Q and\nR selectively decrease lipid peroxides in human coronary and carotid\narteriosclerotic lesions. Circulation. 2000; 101: 2510-2517.\n[83] Ranade K, Kirchgessner T.G, Iakoubova O.A, Devlin J.J, Delmonte T,\nVishnupad P and at al. Evaluation of the paraoxonases as candidate\ngenes for stroke: Gln192Arg polymorphism 1 gene is associated with\nincreased risk of stroke. Strock. 2005;36:2346-2350.\n[84] Ozkok E, Aydin M, Babalik E, Ozbek Z, Ince N, Kara I. Combined\nimpact of matrix metalloproteinase-3 andparaoxonase 1 55/192 gene\nvariants on coronaryartery disease in Turkish patients. Med Sci Monit.\n2008; 14(10): 536-542.\n[85] Sing CF, Davignon J. Role of the apolipoprotein E polymorphism in\ndetermining normal plasma lipid and lipoprotein variation. Am J Hum\nGenet 1985;37:265-8.\n[86] Davignon J, Gregg RE, Sing CF. Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and\natherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis 1988;8:1-21.\n[87] Pathobiological Determinants of Atherosclerosis in Youth (PDAY)\nResearch Group, Hixson JE. Apolipoprotein E polymorphisms affect\natherosclerosis in young males. Arterioscler Thromb 1991;11:1237-44.\n[88] Luo CC, Li WH, Moore MN, et al. Structure and evolution of the\napolipoprotein multigene family. J Mol Biol 1986;187:325-40.\n[89] Davignon J, Gregg RE, Sing CF. Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and\natherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis 1988;8:1-21.\n[90] Weintraub MS, Eisenberg S, Breslow JL. Dietary fat clearance in normal\nsubjects is regulated by genetic variation in apolipoprotein E. J Clin\nInvest 1987;80:1571-7.\n[91] Hanis CL, Hewett-Emmett D, Douglas TC, et al. Effects of the\napolipoprotein E polymorphism on levels of lipids, lipoproteins, and\napolipoproteins among Mexican-Americans in Starr County, Texas.\nArterioscler Thromb 1991;11:362-70.\n[92] Kataoka S, Robbins DC, Cowan LD, et al. Apolipoprotein E\npolymorphism in American Indians and its relation to plasma\nlipoproteins and diabetes: the Strong Heart Study. Arterioscler Thromb\nVasc Biol 1996;16:918-25.\n[93] Schaefer EJ, Lamon-Fava S, Johnson S, et al. Effects of gender and\nmenopausal status on the association of apolipoprotein E phenotype with\nplasma lipoprotein levels: results from the Framingham Offspring Study.\nArterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 1994;14:1105-13.\n[94] Hallman DM, Boerwinkle E, Saha N, et al. The apolipoprotein E\npolymorphism: a comparison of allele frequencies and effects in nine\npopulations. Am J Hum Genet 1991;49:338-49.\n[95] Lehtinen S, Lehtimaki T, Sisto T, et al. Apolipoprotein E polymorphism,\nserum lipids, myocardial infarction and severity of angiography verified\ncoronary artery disease in men and women. Atherosclerosis\n1995;114:83-91.\n[96] Sing CF, Davignon J. Role of the apolipoprotein E polymorphism in\ndetermining normal plasma lipid and lipoprotein variation. Am J Hum\nGenet 1985;37:268-85.\n[97] Ventakaramana P, Chengal RE and Ferrell RE. Apolipoprotein E\npolymorphism in two populations of Andru Pradesh. Ind J Hum Genet\n2002; 3: 1 5.\n[98] Fallah S, Seifi M, Firoozrai M, Godarzi T, Jafarzadeh M, Ghohari L.H.\nInfluence of apo E gene polymorphism on Coronary artery disease.\nProceedings of the International Coference on Cellular and Molecular\nBioengineering; 2009 sept 23-25; Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2009\n[99] Uterman G, Hardewing A and Zimmer F. Apolipoprotein E phenotypes\nin patients with myocardial infarction. Hum Genet. 1984; 65: 237-241.\n[100] Lehtinens Lehtimalci T, Sisto, Salenius TP, Mikkila M and Jakela H.\nApolipoprotein E polymorphism, serum lipid, myocardial infarction and\nseverity of angiographically verified coronary datery disease in men and\nwomen . Atheroscelorosis; 1995; 114: 83-91.\n[101] Dembinska Kiee A, Kawecka- Jaszez K, Kwasniak M, Gaevaro I,\nPankiewicz J and Maiczewsiea Maleec M. Apo E isoforms , insulin out\nput and plasma lipid levels in essential by hypertension . Eur J Clin\nInvest, 1998; 28: 95-99.\n[102] Yilmas H, Isbir J, Agachan B and Aydin M. Is epsilon 4 allele of\napolipoprotein E associated with more severe end stage in essential\nhypertension? Cell Biochem . Funct 2001; 19: 191-195.\n[103] Li X, Duy, DUY and Huang X. Association of apolipoprotein E gene\npolymorphism with essential hypertension and its complication. Clin\nExp Med. 2003; 2: 175-179.\n[104] Couderc R, Mahleumof, Bailleu S, Fencon G, Mary R, Fermahken J.\nPrevalence of apolipoprotein E phenotypes in ischemic cerebrovascular\ndisease. Stroke 1993; 24: 661-664.\n[105] Sealey, J.E., James, G.D., Laragh, J.H., 1995. The renin-angiotensin-\naldosterone system for normal regulation of blood pressure and sodium\nand potassium homeostasis. In: Laragh, J.H., Brenner, B.M._Eds..,\nHypertension. Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Management, vol. 2,\nRaven Press, New York, NY, USA, pp. 1763-1796\n[106] Hall, J.H., Mizelle, H.L., Woods, L.L., 1986. The renin-angiotensin\nsystem and long-term regulation of blood pressure. J. Hypertens. 4, 387-\n397.\n[107] Dzau, V.J., 1993. Tissue renin-angiotensin system in myocardial\nhypertrophy and failure. Arch. Intern. Med. 153, 937-942.\n[108] Campbell, D.J., 1987. Tissue renin-angiotensin system: sites of angiotensin\nformation. J. Cardiovasc. Pharmacol. 10_Suppl. 7., S1-S8.\n[109] Urata, H., Nishimura, H., Ganten, D., 1996. Chymase-dependent\nangiotensin II forming system in humans. Am. J. Hypertens. 9, 277-277.\n[110] MacKay, J.H., Arcuri, K.E., Goldberg, A.I., Snapinn, S.M., Sweet, C.S.,\n1996. Losartan and low-dose hydrochlorothiazide in patients with\nessential hypertension. A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of\nconcomitant administration compared with individual components. Arch.\nIntern. Med. 156, 278-285.\n[111] Azizi, M., Guyene, T.T., Chatellier, G., Wargon, M., Me'nard, J., 1997.\nAdditive effects of losartan and enalapril on blood pressure and plasma\nactive renin. Hypertension 29, 634-640.\n[112] Sharpe, N., Murphy, J., Smith, H., Hannon, S., 1988. Treatment of\npatients with symptomless left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial\ninfarction. Lancet i, 255-259.\n[113] Sharpe, N., Smith, H., Murphy, J., Greaves, S., Hart, H., Gamble, G.,\n1991. Early prevention of left ventricular dysfunction after myocardial\ninfarction with angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibition. Lancet 337,\n872-876.\n[114] Pfeffer, M.A., Braunwald, E., Moye', L.A., Basta, L., Brown, E.J. Jr.,\nCuddy, T.E., Davis, B.R., Geltman, E.M., Goldman, S., Flaker, G.C.,\nKlein, M., Lamas, G.A., Packer, M., Rouleau, J., Rouleau, J.L.,\nRutherford, J., Wertheimer, J.H., Hawkins, C.M., 1992. Effect of\ncaptopril on mortality and morbidity in patients with left ventricular\ndysfunction after myocardial infarction. N. Engl. J. Med. 327, 669-677,\non behalf of the SAVE Investigators.\n[115] ACE Inhibitor Myocardial Infarction Collaborative Group, 1998.\nIndications for ACE inhibitors in the early treatment of acute myocardial\ninfarction. Systematic overview of individual data from 100,000 patients\nin randomized trials. Circulation 97, 2202-2212."]}
- Published
- 2009
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
31. Vocabolario italiano-siciliano Il primo aiuto per rispondere alla domanda: come si dice in siciliano?
- Author
-
Gabriella Cassarà, Pietro Moceo, Gabriella Cassarà, and Pietro Moceo
- Abstract
Il primo vocabolario dall'italiano al siciliano. Seguendo la traccia dell'attuale vocabolario italiano viene offerta per ogni termine non solo la traduzione nella forma più diffusa in Sicilia, ma anche le differenti varianti locali nonché un vastissimo campionario di esempi. Un'opera originale e fondamentale per quanti si approccino per la prima volta all'articolatissimo patrimonio semantico dell'isola o per chi voglia semplicemente recuperare e riscoprire lo spessore lessicale di un insieme spesso definito in modo riduttivo come dialetto, ma che invece ha tutte le caratteristiche di una vera e propria lingua.
- Published
- 2023
32. Phospholipases in Physiology and Pathology
- Author
-
Sajal Chakraborti and Sajal Chakraborti
- Abstract
Phospholipases in Physiology and Pathology presents a comprehensive overview on the physiology and pathology of phospholipases. This seven-volume set considers the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of normal and abnormal cell function upon dysregulation of phospholipases in different diseases. Volumes cover signal transduction mechanisms, implications in cancer, infectious diseases, neural diseases, cardiovascular diseases and other diseases, implications in inflammation, apoptosis, gene expression and non-coding RNAs, the role of natural and synthetic compounds, and stem cell therapies, nanotechnology-based therapies, and more. Together, these volumes give researchers critical insight on the mechanistic and therapeutic aspects of phospholipases. - Discusses the biochemical and molecular mechanisms of normal and abnormal cell function in different disease processes - Covers a wide range of basic and translational research appropriate for scientists engaged in studying the regulation of phospholipases from interdisciplinary perspectives - Features state-of-the-art chapter contributions from international leaders in the field
- Published
- 2023
33. Organic walled microfossils in wet peperites from the early Cretaceous Paraná-Etendeka volcanism of Brazil
- Author
-
Del Mouro, Lucas, Becker-Kerber, Bruno, Janasi, Valdecir A., de Araújo Carvalho, Marcelo, Waichel, Breno L., Lima, Evandro F., Rossetti, Lucas M. M., Cruz, Vinicius, Silva, Mateus Souza, Famelli, Natália, and Ortega-Hernández, Javier
- Published
- 2023
- Full Text
- View/download PDF
34. Latinorum Sacra : Il sistema religioso delle città latine: luoghi, culti, pratiche
- Author
-
Clara di Fazio and Clara di Fazio
- Subjects
- Latini (Italic people)--Religion, Excavations (Archaeology)--Italy--Lazio
- Abstract
L'analisi sistematica dei sacra, ovvero l'insieme di cose materiali e soprannaturali che costituiva l'anima della città, sviluppata in questo lavoro di ricerca tenta di decodifi care le forme e le strutture della cultura religiosa latina, di rintracciarne e metterne a fuoco i caratteri e le specifi cità in relazione alla sfera cultuale di riferimento, al fine non solo di decifrare gli elementi peculiari ma, soprattutto, di defi nire e meglio specifi care i lineamenti sostanziali del sistema religioso adottato dai centri costitutivi del nomen Latinum. L'analisi storica e archeologica dei sacra attestati nelle città del Latium vetus qualifi cate dalle fonti antiche come parte della compagine latina prende in considerazione un arco cronologico compreso tra la tarda età arcaica e l'epoca augustea. Questo orizzonte temporale, entro il quale si innescano, si compiono e si esauriscono tutti i processi di carattere storico, politico e culturale che comportano la progressiva inscrizione del mondo latino nell'orbita geo-politica e istituzionale romana, consente di individuare la presenza di culti fondanti dell'ethnos, di comprendere gli effetti del riassetto degli equilibri politici, sociali e di conseguenza religiosi dettato dalle deduzioni coloniali e dalla risoluzione del conflitto romano-latino, di intendere la portata delle alterazioni che intervengono con la compiuta'romanizzazione'della regione.
- Published
- 2019
35. Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
- Author
-
DK and DK
- Subjects
- English language--Dictionaries--Italian, Italian language--Dictionaries--English, Picture dictionaries, English, Picture dictionaries, Italian
- Abstract
Make learning Italian fun and easy with this bilingual visual dictionary. Whether you are learning the language for pleasure or for work this comprehensive dictionary is the ideal partner for you. Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary comes with more than 10,000 illustrated terms that are arranged by themes and situations, making learning easy. Whether you are out grocery shopping or find yourself in the middle of an official meeting, this handy guide will always be at your side.The book is accompanied by a free audio app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play so you can learn the correct pronunciation of everyday words and phrases. Updated to reflect recent changes in technology and clothing, the Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary is the perfect companion for your next trip.
- Published
- 2017
36. Dizionario Hoepli Polacco : Polacco-Italiano e Italiano-Polacco
- Author
-
Lorenzo Pompeo and Lorenzo Pompeo
- Abstract
Il Dizionario Hoepli Polacco si caratterizza per la ricchezza, l'aggiornamento e la qualità dei contenuti.
- Published
- 2016
37. Phospholipase A2 : Basic and Clinical Aspects in Inflammatory Diseases
- Author
-
Uhl, W., Nevalainen, T.J, Büchler, M.W, Uhl, W., Nevalainen, T.J, and Büchler, M.W
- Abstract
This volume provides a state-of-the-art overview of the role of phospholipase A2 (PLA2) in the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases. Our knowledge about PLA2 has increased tremendously in the last two decades and investigations of the enzyme have revealed a whole family of different gene products. A rough distinction can be made between intracellular and secretory PLA2. The involvement of PLA2 in various life-threatening inflammatory diseases as well as in carcinomas is documented by many contributions to this volume. Recently developed transgenic and knockout mouse models are a powerful new tool for PLA2 research. A number of specific inhibitors of the various PLA2s offer new therapeutic approaches to control unwanted acute and chronic inflammatory responses and to intervene in malignant diseases. Due to the enzyme's important role in these pathophysiological processes, this update of PLA2 research will interest basic scientists, physicians, oncologists, ICU specialists and surgeons.
- Published
- 2015
38. Italian-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary
- Author
-
DK and DK
- Abstract
Organized by such common subjects as Home, Work, Dining Out, Transportation, Health, and Sports, these bilingual visual dictionaries give students, travelers, and business people quick access to foreign terms in the simplest and most intuitive way.
- Published
- 2015
39. Ökosystem Darm IV : Immunologie, Mikrobiologie, Funktionsstörungen, Klinische Manifestation, Klinik und Therapie akuter und chronischer Darmerkrankungen
- Author
-
Jochen Bockemühl, R. Ottenjann, Martin Zeitz, Gerd Lux, Jochen Bockemühl, R. Ottenjann, Martin Zeitz, and Gerd Lux
- Subjects
- Internal medicine, Gastroenterology
- Abstract
Klinik und Therapie akuter und chronischer Darmerkrankungen. Expertenrunde Darmerkrankungen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen Februar 1992
- Published
- 2013
40. Technical Dictionary : Four Languages
- Author
-
Eduard Webber and Eduard Webber
- Subjects
- Translating and interpreting, Comparative linguistics, Linguistics
- Published
- 2013
41. Ökosystem Darm III : Immunologie, Mikrobiologie, Morphologie Klinik und Therapie akuter und chronischer entzündlicher Darmerkrankungen
- Author
-
J. Seifert, R. Ottenjann, M. Zeitz, J. Bockemühl, J. Seifert, R. Ottenjann, M. Zeitz, and J. Bockemühl
- Subjects
- Immunology, Internal medicine, Gastroenterology, Medical microbiology, Pharmacology
- Abstract
Band 3 der Reihe Ökosystem Darm befaßt sich mit den Abwehrmechanismen im Magen-Darm-Trakt. Dieses Thema ist besonders wichtig, da Ätiologie und Pathogenese verschiedener Erkrankungen des Dünn- und Dickdarmes immer noch weitgehend ungeklärt sind und die immunologischen Abwehrmechanismen möglicherweise dabei eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen. Die interdisziplinäre Darstellung trägt zum besseren Verständnis dieser Vorgänge bei und ermöglicht dem Arzt gezieltes therapeutisches Vorgehen.
- Published
- 2013
42. Dizionario Medico Dorland : Edizione Tascabile
- Author
-
Del Zoppo, Michela, Leschiera, Paola, Del Zoppo, Michela, and Leschiera, Paola
- Subjects
- Medicine--Dictionaries
- Abstract
Più di un secolo dopo la pubblicazione della prima edizione, il Dizionario Medico Dorland tascabile, mantiene inalterate quelle che sono le sue prerogative di base e cioè fornire definizioni brevi, chiare e corrette per i più importanti termini utilizzati in campo medico.
- Published
- 2012
43. Pancreatic Enzymes in Health and Disease
- Author
-
Paul G. Lankisch and Paul G. Lankisch
- Subjects
- Pancreatitis--Chemotherapy, Digestive enzymes--Therapeutic use, Digestive enzymes, Pancreas--enzymology, Pancreatin--therapeutic use, Pancreatitis--drug therapy
- Published
- 2012
44. Le Nouveau Dictionnaire Visuel Multilingue : Français-Anglais-Espagnol-Allemand-Italien
- Author
-
Ariane Archambault, Jean-Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault, and Jean-Claude Corbeil
- Abstract
32 000 mots dans chaque langue 6 000 illustrations 800 sujets Québec Amérique a créé Le Visuel en 1982. Ce dictionnaire a connu depuis une carrière impressionnante avec des ventes qui dépassent les 6 000 000 d'exemplaires. Traduit en 26‑langues et présent sur tous les continents, il est devenu le symbole d'un savoir-faire à travers le monde.
- Published
- 2012
45. Le Petit Visuel multilingue : Français-Anglais-Espagnol-Allemand-Italien
- Author
-
Ariane Archambault, Jean-Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault, and Jean-Claude Corbeil
- Abstract
9 500 termes dans chaque langue 2 600 illustrations 350 sujets Le Petit Visuel est la version abrégée de son grand frère, Le Nouveau Dictionnaire visuel, succès planétaire devenu une référence à l'échelle internationale. Traduit en plus de 25 langues, diffusé dans plus de 100 pays et vendu à plus de 7 000 000 d'exemplaires, Le Visuel s'impose maintenant comme un outil incontournable du savoir.
- Published
- 2012
46. Paraoxonase (PON1) in Health and Disease : Basic and Clinical Aspects
- Author
-
Lucio G. Costa, Clement E. Furlong, Lucio G. Costa, and Clement E. Furlong
- Subjects
- Environmental chemistry, Pharmacology, Cardiology, Public health
- Abstract
The paraoxonase or PON family of genes resides on human chromosome 7q2t-22 in the order PONt, PON3 and PON2. PONt was one of the early genes identified as an environmentally relevant gene, in that it is important in determining an individual's sensitivity or resistance to exposure from specific organophosphorus (OP) insecticides. Paraoxonase (PONt) is an A esterase (i. e., not inhibited by OP compounds) initially identified for its ability to catalytically hydrolyze paraoxon, the toxic metabolite (oxon form) of the insecticide parathion. Evidence accumulated in the past several years has established that this enzyme, which is present at variable levels in liver and serum of different individuals, is an important determinant of sensitivity to toxicity of specific organophosphorus compounds including chlorpyrifos oxon and diazoxon. Recent experiments have pointed out that it is the catalytic efficiency of PONt together with the levels of PONt that are important in determining the degree of resistance. Surprisingly, even though PONt has a higher catalytic efficiency than PONtQ)92 for paraoxon RJ92 hydrolysis, it does not provide significant in vivo protection against an exposure to paraoxon. Interest in this enzyme has also emerged from the finding that it displays genetic polymorphisms in most populations, with a significant number of the individuals in a given population canying a PONt gene that puts them at risk for a specific OP exposure.
- Published
- 2012
47. Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
- Author
-
Friedrich Kluge, Elmar Seebold, Friedrich Kluge, and Elmar Seebold
- Abstract
Der KLUGE stellt eine einzigartige Wissensquelle zur deutschen Sprache dar. Das Wörterbuch erklärt umfassend die Entstehungs- und Bedeutungsgeschichte von insgesamt ca. 13.000 Wörtern und ins Deutsche eingeflossenen Fremdwörtern. Der KLUGE ist damit nicht nur für Sprachwissenschaftler und -historiker ein unschätzbares Hilfsmittel, sondern eine bewährte Fundgrube für jeden, der sich für die etymologischen Ursprünge unseres Wortschatzes interessiert – „Aha-Erlebnisse“ sind garantiert! Mit der 25. Auflage liegt das bewährte Nachschlagewerk jetzt vollständig auf die neue amtliche Orthographie umgestellt vor. Zudem wurden zahlreiche Ergänzungen und Aktualisierungen aufgenommen, welche den neuesten Stand der Forschung einbeziehen. Differenzierte Suchkriterien: Lemma, Erstbezeugung nach Jahrhunderten, Worte in Fremdsprachen, Literaturangaben und Volltext Vollständig umgestellt auf die neue amtliche Orthographie Ca. 13.000 Einträge Ergänzt um zahlreiche neue Artikel Auf dem neuesten Stand der sprach- und wortgeschichtlichen Forschung Mit aktuellen Literaturhinweisen zu jedem Stichwort
- Published
- 2012
48. Europe For Dummies
- Author
-
Donald Olson, Liz Albertson, Cheryl A. Pientka, George McDonald, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Neil Edward Schlecht, Tania Kollias, Mark Baker, Dardis McNamee, Maggie Childs, Bruce Murphy, Alessandra de Rosa, Donald Olson, Liz Albertson, Cheryl A. Pientka, George McDonald, Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, Neil Edward Schlecht, Tania Kollias, Mark Baker, Dardis McNamee, Maggie Childs, Bruce Murphy, and Alessandra de Rosa
- Abstract
For Dummies Travel guides are the ultimate user-friendly trip planners, combining the broad appeal and time-tested features of the For Dummies series with up-to-the-minute advice and information from the experts at Frommer's. Small trim size for use on-the-go Focused coverage of only the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges The fun and easy way to explore Europe From great museums and historic sights to fabulous food and trendsetting styles, Europe has it all. Get the lowdown on everything from passports to palaces, culture to nightlife, and cathedrals to cuisine. With mini-guides to fifteen of Europe's most popular cities and surrounding areas in eleven different countries, this book is your ticket to an exciting European adventure. Open the book and find: Down-to-earth trip-planning advice What you shouldn't miss -and what you can skip The best hotels and restaurants for every budget Lots of detailed maps
- Published
- 2011
49. Le Mini Visuel français-italien : Dictionnaire français-italien
- Author
-
Jean-Claude Corbeil and Jean-Claude Corbeil
- Abstract
Vendu à plus de huit millions d'exemplaires dans le monde, Le Dictionnaire Visuel fait des petits! Et dans plusieurs langues! Dictionnaire ultracompact, Le Mini Visuel français/italien se veut un ouvrage pratique à garder à portée de main pour répondre aux interrogations les plus fréquentes sur les objets qui nous entourent. Son originalité fondamentale repose sur la possibilité de trouver un mot à partir de l'idée, même floue, qu'on en a. La série des dictionnaires Visuel est d'ailleurs la seule qui le permet, car la consultation de tous les autres dictionnaires exige d'abord la connaissance du mot que l'on cherche. Offert en version bilingue français/italien, Le Mini Visuel affiche un coût très compétitif. Son format pratique – et poids plume! – en fera le compagnon idéal des étudiants et de tous ceux qui ont le souci d'utiliser le terme juste en toute circonstance. Avec une édition de poche aussi abordable que complète, plus de raison de s'en passer! 20 000 mots dans chaque langue Le Mini Visuel français/italien comprend un index qui cite tous les mots du dictionnaire en ordre alphabétique, pour chacune des langues. Indication du genre des mots Le genre de chaque mot d'un terme est indiqué. Lorsque le terme est composé de plusieurs mots, le genre de l'ensemble est celui du premier nom. Ainsi, station(F)-service(M) est féminin à cause du genre du nom station. 3 600 illustrations L'usage de l'informatique donne aux illustrations un haut niveau de réalisme, proche de la photographie, tout en permettant de mettre en relief les éléments essentiels d'un objet, qui correspondent aux mots. La précision du dessin est à la base de la qualité du Mini Visuel comme instrument de référence lexicographique et encyclopédique. La terminologie d'ici Il arrive parfois qu'au Québec le mot qu'on attribue à une chose diffère de celui utilisé en France et qu'il soit nécessaire de connaître l'un et l'autre, légitimes chacun dans leur usage respectif de la langue française. Le terme utilisé au Québec est alors imprimé en caractères italiques en regard du mot utilisé en France, écrit en caractères romains (ex. : bonnet pompon ; tuque) 600 sujets regroupés en 17 thèmes Des repères de couleur accompagnent chaque thème pour faciliter l'accès rapide aux sections correspondantes du livre : Astronomie Terre Règne végétal Règne animal Être humain Alimentation et Cuisine Maison Bricolage et Jardinage Vêtements Parure et Objets personnels Arts et Architecture Communications et Bureautique Transport et Machinerie Énergies Science Société Sports et Jeux
- Published
- 2011
50. Bullettino della Commissione Archeologica Comunale di Roma, 109, 2008
- Author
-
Various Authors and Various Authors
- Abstract
Summary unavailable at this time.
- Published
- 2009
Catalog
Discovery Service for Jio Institute Digital Library
For full access to our library's resources, please sign in.