UH Research Archive: Recent submissions
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Oxalate production by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum deregulates guard cells during infection.
(2004-11-01)Oxalic acid is a virulence factor of several phytopathogenic fungi, including Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary, but the detailed mechanisms by which oxalic acid affects host cells and tissues are not understood. We ... -
Epidermal growth factor, neurotrophins and the metastatic cascade in prostate cancer
(2004-07-30)Although cancer of the prostate (CaP) is the most commonly occurring cancer in males, there are major limitations in its diagnosis and long-term cure. Consequently, understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the ... -
A comparison of topical formulations for the prevention of human schistosomiasis
(2004-08)Recently, a dimeticone formulation has been shown to be effective at preventing Schistosoma cercariae infecting skin, while DEET (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), a highly effective insecticide, has been shown to have activity ... -
Cherry chlorotic rusty spot and Amasya cherry diseases are associated with a complex pattern of mycoviral-like double-stranded RNAs. II : Characterization of a new species in the genus Partitivirus
(2004-11-01)Two dsRNAs from cherry trees affected with cherry chlorotic rusty spot (CCRS) in Italy and Amasya cherry disease (ACD) in Turkey were sequenced and found to be essentially identical. The larger dsRNA 1 (2021 or 2006 bp, ... -
Cherry chlorotic rusty spot and Amasya cherry diseases are associated with a complex pattern of mycoviral-like double-stranded RNAs. I : Characterization of a new species in the genus Chrysovirus
(2004-11-01)Cherry chlorotic rusty spot (CCRS) and Amasya cherry disease (ACD) display similar symptoms and are associated with a series of dsRNAs. However, a direct comparison has been lacking. Here, a side-by-side analysis confirmed ... -
Franchising as a small business growth strategy : A resource-based view of organizational development
(2004-12-01)Not only are most franchisees themselves small businesses, but so are many franchisors, particularly in the formative years of their franchise businesses. High turbulence and attrition rates in the formative years of ... -
Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic relationships of antimicrobial drugs used in veterinary medicine
(2004-12)The rise in incidence of antimicrobial resistance, consumer demands and improved understanding of antimicrobial action has encouraged international agencies to review the use of antimicrobial drugs. More detailed understanding ... -
Predicting light leaf spot (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) risk on winter oilseed rape (Brassica napus) in England and Wales, using survey, weather and crop information
(2004-12)Data from surveys of winter oilseed rape crops in England and Wales in growing seasons with harvests in 1987-99 were used to construct statistical models to predict, in autumn (October), the incidence of light leaf spot ... -
Learning from Information Systems Failures by using Narrative and Ante-narrative Methods
(2004-12)We see, know and experience information systems development failures in many domains and in many countries. This paper will explore some of the issues related to the study of these failures. Every year, billions of dollars ... -
Role of inducible nitric oxide synthase in N-methyl-D-aspartic acid-induced strio-nigral degeneration
(2004-12-10)N-Methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA)-induced striatal excitotoxicity is mediated by nitric oxide (NO) but the role of inflammatory mechanisms and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) induction is not clear. Unilateral intrastriatal ... -
Comment on "Heavy element production in inhomogeneous big bang nucleosynthesis"
(2007-03)The work of Matsuura et al. [Phys. Rev. D 72, 123505 (2005)] claims that heavy nuclei could have been produced in a combined p- and r-process in very high baryon density regions of an inhomogeneous big bang. However, they ... -
The r-process : Supernovae and other sources of the heaviest elements
(2007-05)Rapid neutron capture in stellar explosions is responsible for the heaviest elements in nature, up to Th, U and beyond. This nucleosynthesis process, the r-process, is unique in the sense that a combination of nuclear ... -
Market Place : Food Quarters, Design and Urban Renewal in London
(Cambridge Scholars Publishing (CSP), 2012-12)The book explores the revitalisation of food market centred space in social process and urban design terms in contemporary London -
An investigation of the effectiveness of a voluntary sector psychodynamic counselling service
(2000)Clients attending a London voluntary sector counselling centre completed assessments pre- and post-psychodynamic counselling and at follow-up. Although there was a very high attrition rate following initial assessment, ... -
Diversity of the bacterial hyperparasite Pasteuria penetrans in relation to root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) control on Acacia holosericea
(2000)Pasteuria penetrans isolates sampled from different geographical areas were characterised both for the heterogeneity of the endospore surface using monoclonal antibodies and for the ability of spores to attach to different ... -
Biophysical measurements of human forearm, skin in vivo : effects of site, gender, chirality and time
(2000-05)Background/aims: Measurements of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and skin colour are biophysical techniques commonly used to measure the in vivo skin effects of cosmetics, topical medicaments and chemical irritants. The ... -
Human skin absorption of bis-2-(chloroethyl)sulphide (sulphur mustard) in vitro
(2000)The purpose of this study was to measure the absorption and intra-epidermal fate of S-35-radiolabelled sulphur mustard ((SM)-S-35) in human breast skin in vitro. Skin (full-thickness or heat-separated epidermis) was placed ... -
Preparation and evaluation of the in vitro drug release properties and mucoadhesion of novel microspheres of hyaluronic acid and chitosan
(2000-05-15)Rapid mucociliary clearance of intranasally administered drugs is often a key factor in determining the bioavailability of such therapeutic agents. The use of mucoadhesive microparticles provide a potential strategy for ... -
Investing in lifelong learning? : Employment management in higher education
(2000)The nature of employment management practices and the role of the Investors in People standard in United Kingdom higher education are examined. A dichotomy of process improvement outcomes of Investors in People (IiP) is ...