The oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes with O 2 in place of stoichiometric oxygen donors is
a crucial process for the synthesis of fine chemicals. However, the catalysts that have been …

Spider silk has outstanding mechanical properties despite being spun at close to ambient
temperatures and pressures using water as the solvent. The spider achieves this feat of …

Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a variety of
human diseases including septic shock, cachexia, graft-versus-host disease and several …

Conclusion: This review suggests that phytoestrogens are among the dietary factors affording
protection against cancer and heart disease in vegetarians. With this epidemiologic and …

Results of clinical trials have indicated that cA2, a neutralizing mouse/human IgG1 chimeric
anti-human TNF-α monoclonal antibody, may have therapeutic benefit for rheumatoid …

Selective oxidation of primary carbon-hydrogen bonds with oxygen is of crucial importance
for the sustainable exploitation of available feedstocks. To date, heterogeneous catalysts …

Background Term infants who are small for gestational age appear prone to the development
of insulin resistance during childhood. We hypothesized that insulin resistance, a marker of …

Background: Single isomers of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors citalopram (escitalopram,
S-citalopram) and fluoxetine (R-fluoxetine) are currently under development for the …

Background Guidelines recommend normocapnia for adults with coma who are resuscitated
after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. However, mild hypercapnia increases cerebral blood …

Group politico-territorial identities are potent realities in our fragile world, yet geographers
have all but ignored them. Elements and processes involved in recognizing such territorially …