When conducting studies to derive reference intervals (RIs), various statistical procedures
are commonly applied at each step, from the planning stages to final computation of RIs …

An improved rapid procedure to determine the fatty acid composition of glycerolipids is
described. The procedure includes KOH‐catalyzed transesterification and high‐speed gas …

A convenient method using commercial aqueous concentrated HCl (conc. HCl; 35%, w/w)
as an acid catalyst was developed for preparation of fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) from …

Background Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) frequently recurs to the lymph nodes, which
may not be fatal immediately but is a stressor for physicians and patients. Recurrence to the …

Cytochrome P450 isolated from Bacillus subtilis (P450 BSβ; molecular mass, 48 kDa)
catalyzes the hydroxylation of a long-chain fatty acid (eg myristic acid) at the α-and β …

The gray matter of the cervical spinal cord has been thought to be equally or less rigid than
the white matter. Based on this assumption, various studies have been conducted on the …

A large number of circumstances are associated with reduced serum concentrations of
transthyretin (TTR), or prealbumin. The most common of these is the acute phase response …

Injuries of the human brain and spinal cord associated with the central nervous system
(CNS) are seen in automotive accidents. CNS injuries are generally categorized into severe …

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hydrophilic statins cannot penetrate it, and thus cannot reach the intracellular enzyme; …

Object. The authors have previously investigated the mechanical properties of the white and
gray matter in the bovine cervical spinal cord, demonstrating that the gray matter is more …