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Correlation Between Serum Leptin Levels, Body Mass Index And Obesity In Omanis, Masoud Y. Al Maskari, Adel A. Alnaqdy Dec 2006

Correlation Between Serum Leptin Levels, Body Mass Index And Obesity In Omanis, Masoud Y. Al Maskari, Adel A. Alnaqdy

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

Objective: To ascertain the relationship between serum leptin levels and related variables (weight, Body Mass Index (BMI) and fat percentage) in a group of Omani obese and non-obese healthy subjects. Methods: Leptin levels were assessed in serum samples from 35 obese Omanis and 20 non-obese healthy subjects. Results: There was a significant difference (p< 0.001) in serum leptin between the obese group (34.78 + 13.96 ng/ml) and the control non-obese subjects (10.6 ± 4.2 ng/ml). Leptin levels were higher in females compared to males. There was a significantly positive correlation between leptin levels in obese subjects with weight (p=0.002), body fat percentage (p=0.0001) and BMI (p=0.001). Conclusions: We concluded that serum leptin levels are higher in the Omani obese group and correlate positively with body fatness and obesity.

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Oxpat/Pat-1 Is A Ppar-Induced Lipid Droplet Protein That Promotes Fatty Acid Utilization, Nathan E. Wolins, Benjamin K. Quaynor, James R. Skinner, Anatoly Tzekov, Michelle A. Croce, Matthew C. Gropler, Vijayalakshmi Varma, Aiwei Yao-Borengasser, Neda Rasouli, Philip A. Kern, Brian N. Finck, Perry E. Bickel Dec 2006

Oxpat/Pat-1 Is A Ppar-Induced Lipid Droplet Protein That Promotes Fatty Acid Utilization, Nathan E. Wolins, Benjamin K. Quaynor, James R. Skinner, Anatoly Tzekov, Michelle A. Croce, Matthew C. Gropler, Vijayalakshmi Varma, Aiwei Yao-Borengasser, Neda Rasouli, Philip A. Kern, Brian N. Finck, Perry E. Bickel

Clinical and Translational Science Faculty Publications

Lipid droplet proteins of the PAT (perilipin, adipophilin, and TIP47) family regulate cellular neutral lipid stores. We have studied a new member of this family, PAT-1, and found that it is expressed in highly oxidative tissues. We refer to this protein as "OXPAT." Physiologic lipid loading of mouse liver by fasting enriches OXPAT in the lipid droplet tissue fraction. OXPAT resides on lipid droplets with the PAT protein adipophilin in primary cardiomyocytes. Ectopic expression of OXPAT promotes fatty acid-induced triacylglycerol accumulation, long-chain fatty acid oxidation, and mRNAs associated with oxidative metabolism. Consistent with these observations, OXPAT is induced in mouse …

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Multispectral Iris Recognition Analysis: Techniques And Evaluation, Christopher K. Boyce Dec 2006

Multispectral Iris Recognition Analysis: Techniques And Evaluation, Christopher K. Boyce

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)

This thesis explores the benefits of using multispectral iris information acquired using a narrow-band multispectral imaging system. Commercial iris recognition systems typically sense the iridal reflection pertaining to the near-infrared (IR) range of the electromagnetic spectrum. While near-infrared imaging does give a very reasonable image of the iris texture, it only exploits a narrow band of spectral information. By incorporating other wavelength ranges (infrared, red, green, blue) in iris recognition systems, the reflectance and absorbance properties of the iris tissue can be exploited to enhance recognition performance. Furthermore, the impact of eye color on iris matching performance can be determined. …

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Derrida, Deconstruction And A Dialogue On The Contemporary Nursing Curriculum, Catherine Louise Gilbert Dec 2006

Derrida, Deconstruction And A Dialogue On The Contemporary Nursing Curriculum, Catherine Louise Gilbert

College of Graduate Studies: Theses & Dissertations

This theoretical inquiry utilizes the philosophy of Jacques Derrida and deconstruction to begin a discourse on the disconnect between student learning and nursing education within the academy. By entering into a thoughtful, reasoned and responsible critique of the nursing curriculum, this journey of discovery examines those constructs integral to nursing education: students, teachers, identity, the art and science of nursing, the curriculum, power and control, and the university, their (dis)connectedness and begins a dialogue that positions nursing education as the legitimate professional nursing curricula for the next millennium. This journey of discovery recognizes an underlying thesis; meaningful learning that facilitates …

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November 30, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs Nov 2006

November 30, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs

Minutes

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November 14, 2006, Council On Teacher Education Nov 2006

November 14, 2006, Council On Teacher Education

Minutes

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November 9, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs Nov 2006

November 9, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs

Minutes

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October 26, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs Oct 2006

October 26, 2006, Council On Academic Affairs

Minutes

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Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, October 23, 2006 Oct 2006

Undergraduate Curriculum And Academic Policy Committee Minutes, October 23, 2006

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Minutes

Minutes from the Wright State University Faculty Senate Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee meeting held on October 23, 2006.

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Advanced Practice Update, Michael Hartman, Leif Penrose Oct 2006

Advanced Practice Update, Michael Hartman, Leif Penrose

Faculty Works: AHS (2004-2023)

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The Neural Basis Of Representative Democracy, John R. Alford, John R. Hibbing Oct 2006

The Neural Basis Of Representative Democracy, John R. Alford, John R. Hibbing

Department of Political Science: Hendricks Symposium

In politics specifically and society generally people often make decisions on behalf of others or experience the results of decisions made on their behalf. In exactly what manner is this important class of decisions different from traditional situations in which people make decisions on their own behalf? How are people’s behavioral and thinking patterns altered by shifting from personal to representational decision-making? Empirical social science research has provided little information on these questions, so in this paper, we draw on evolutionary theory and current knowledge of neuroanatomy to formulate a set of expectations regarding the differences between the decisions and …

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Learning Opportunities 2006/2007, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy Oct 2006

Learning Opportunities 2006/2007, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Course Catalogs

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Nutrient Recycling: Rural On-Site Wastewater Disposal And Treatment In Can Tho City, Viet Nam, Micah Johnson Oct 2006

Nutrient Recycling: Rural On-Site Wastewater Disposal And Treatment In Can Tho City, Viet Nam, Micah Johnson

Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection

In order to research a topic a holistic perspective is important. Often experiments are performed absent from the environment that is being observed. It is like thrusting one’s hand into an ocean to grope around for a specimen, extract it, and examine it apart from its native habitat. Although this is possible and often primarily the method, to immerse oneself into where one is studying is to increase one’s ability to obtain a more holistic perspective. I have come to believe that the more practical and accurate scientific experiments are a combination of laboratories and on the field. Not only …

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Immunological Effect Of Polysaccharide Extracted From Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Against Leishmania Donovani In Mice, Hasna H. Jumah Sep 2006

Immunological Effect Of Polysaccharide Extracted From Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Against Leishmania Donovani In Mice, Hasna H. Jumah

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis is a serious disease with high pathoogenicity. It was noticed that Polysaccharide extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa had the ability to induce both cellular & humoral immunity response against bacteria, fungi & parasites. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to know the immunological effects of polysaccharide extracted from Pseudomonas aeruginosa before & after the infection of BALB/c mice with Leishmania donovani in trial to provide a method for prevention of the disease in human. METHODS: 174 male BALB/c mice were divided into control & experimental groups with each group consisting of six animals. The experimental groups …

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Biology B.A. Program And Curriculum Approval 09/25/2006, Curriculum Committee Sep 2006

Biology B.A. Program And Curriculum Approval 09/25/2006, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

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Biology Minor Program And Curriculum Approval 09/21/2006, Curriculum Committee Sep 2006

Biology Minor Program And Curriculum Approval 09/21/2006, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

No abstract provided.

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Studies On Cyclooxygenase-1, Its Structure And Splice Variants, And Modulation Of Cyclooxygenase-2 By Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase And Novel Phytochemicals., Yibing Xu Sep 2006

Studies On Cyclooxygenase-1, Its Structure And Splice Variants, And Modulation Of Cyclooxygenase-2 By Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase And Novel Phytochemicals., Yibing Xu

Theses and Dissertations

Cyclooxygenases (COXs) are of important therapeutic value as they are the target site of aspirin-like drugs. Here I report nine new COX-1 splice variants in chapter 1, which I characterized with regard to heme-binding and other properties. Inducible NO synthase (iNOS) and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) are co-inducible in many tissues following mitogenic and proinflammatory stimulation. In chapter 2, I investigate the physical and enzymatic properties of human COX-2 and iNOS and demonstrate that, despite reports to the contrary by another laboratory, they do not interact. The only reported COX-1 splice variant to exhibit cyclooxygenase activity has been isolated from …

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Wellness And Sport Science Form B: Objectives And Requirements 09/15/2006, Curriculum Committee Sep 2006

Wellness And Sport Science Form B: Objectives And Requirements 09/15/2006, Curriculum Committee

Curriculum Committee Reports

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Minutes September 11, 2006 Sep 2006

Minutes September 11, 2006

Minutes

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Synthesis, Structure, Anion Binding, And Sensing By Calix[4]Pyrrole Isomers, Ryuhei Nishiyabu, Manuel A. Palacios, Wim Dehaen, Pavel Anzenbacher Jr. Sep 2006

Synthesis, Structure, Anion Binding, And Sensing By Calix[4]Pyrrole Isomers, Ryuhei Nishiyabu, Manuel A. Palacios, Wim Dehaen, Pavel Anzenbacher Jr.

Chemistry Faculty Publications

The synthesis, structure, and anion binding properties of chromogenic octamethylcalix[4] pyrroles (OMCPs) and their N-confused octamethylcalix[4] pyrrole isomers (NC-OMCPs) containing an inverted pyrrole ring connected via alpha'- and beta-positions are described. X-ray diffraction analyses proved the structures of two synthesized isomeric pairs of OMCPs and NC-OMCPs. The addition of anions to solutions of chromogenic OMCPs and NC-OMCPs resulted in different colors suggesting different anion-binding behaviors. The chromogenic NC-OMCPs showed significantly stronger anion-induced color changes compared to the corresponding chromogenic OMCP, and the absorption spectroscopy titrations indicated that chromogenic OMCPs and NC-OMCPs also possess different anion binding selectivity. Detailed NMR studies …

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Nur 195t.01: Fundamentals Of Nursing, Rosemary Lynch Sep 2006

Nur 195t.01: Fundamentals Of Nursing, Rosemary Lynch

University of Montana Course Syllabi

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Washington University Record, September 1, 2006 Sep 2006

Washington University Record, September 1, 2006

Washington University Record

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Optimal Movement Variability: A New Theoretical Perspective For Neurologic Physical Therapy, Nikolaos Stergiou, Regina T. Harbourne, James T. Cavanaugh Sep 2006

Optimal Movement Variability: A New Theoretical Perspective For Neurologic Physical Therapy, Nikolaos Stergiou, Regina T. Harbourne, James T. Cavanaugh

Journal Articles

Variability is a natural and important feature of human movement. Using existing theoretical frameworks as a foundation, we propose a new model to explain movement variability as it relates to motor learning and health. We contend that mature motor skills and healthy states are associated with an optimal amount of movement variability. This variability also has form and is characterized by a chaotic structure. Less than optimal movement variability characterizes biological systems that are overly rigid and unchanging, whereas greater than optimal variability characterizes systems that are noisy and unstable. Both situations characterize systems that are less adaptable to perturbations, …

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Construction Of A Col11a1 Transgene Vector, Cameron Mckell Beck Aug 2006

Construction Of A Col11a1 Transgene Vector, Cameron Mckell Beck

Theses and Dissertations

Background: Cartilage disorders affect millions of people in the United States alone, with effects ranging from poor skeletal development and joint pain to shortened lifespan and perinatal lethality. Many of these disorders have their root in defects of collagen, type XI collagen being among the most important. A mouse model of such a type XI collagen defect is the chondrodysplasia (cho) mutant. Mice homozygous for this null mutation in the Col11a1 gene do not express the α1 chain of type XI collagen. This results in a functional knockout of type XI collagen, leading to insufficient skeletal development and perinatal lethality. …

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A Chemomechanical Polymer That Functions In Blood Plasma With High Glucose Selectivity, George K. Samoei, Weihua Wang, Jorge O. Escobedo, Xiangyang Xu, Hans Jörg Schneider, Robert L. Cook, Robert M. Strongin Aug 2006

A Chemomechanical Polymer That Functions In Blood Plasma With High Glucose Selectivity, George K. Samoei, Weihua Wang, Jorge O. Escobedo, Xiangyang Xu, Hans Jörg Schneider, Robert L. Cook, Robert M. Strongin

Faculty Publications

(Figure Presented) See the shrink: Systematic modification of poly(methyl methacrylate) leads to a chemomechanical polymer that selectively contracts in the presence of glucose at physiological levels in human blood plasma. The polymer also exhibits good reversibility allowing continuous expansion-contraction cycles. © 2006 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.

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An Alternative Mechanism For Death By Crucifixion, Phillip Bishop, Brian Church Aug 2006

An Alternative Mechanism For Death By Crucifixion, Phillip Bishop, Brian Church

The Linacre Quarterly

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Does The Bible Endorse Moral Vegetarianism?, Timothy Eves Aug 2006

Does The Bible Endorse Moral Vegetarianism?, Timothy Eves

Between the Species

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On The Moral Status Of Humanized Chimeras And The Concept Of Human Dignity, An Ravelingien, Johan Braeckman, Mike Legge Aug 2006

On The Moral Status Of Humanized Chimeras And The Concept Of Human Dignity, An Ravelingien, Johan Braeckman, Mike Legge

Between the Species

Recent advances in the technology of creating chimeras have evoked controversy in policy debates. At centre of controversy is the fear that a substantial contribution of human cells or genes in crucial areas of the animal’s body may at some point render the animal more humanlike than any other animals we know today. Authors who have commented on or contributed to policy debates specify that chimeras which would be too humanlike would have an altered moral status and threaten our notion of ‘human dignity’. This setting offers a productive opportunity to test the notion of human dignity and to emphasize …

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Graduate Program Descriptions For 2006, Wright State University Aug 2006

Graduate Program Descriptions For 2006, Wright State University

Program Descriptions

Wright State University graduate program descriptions for the 2006 school year.

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Evolutionary Psychology: A Critique, David J. Buller Aug 2006

Evolutionary Psychology: A Critique, David J. Buller

Faculty Books & Book Chapters

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