Non-Magnetic Spinguides and Spin Transport in Semiconductors

We propose the idea of a "spinguide", i.e. the semiconductor channel which is surrounded with walls from the diluted magnetic semiconductor (DMS) with the giant Zeeman splitting which are transparent for electrons with the one spin polarization only. These spinguides may serve as sources of a spin-polarized current in non-magnetic conductors, ultrafast switches of a spin polarization of an electric current and, long distances transmission facilities of a spin polarization (transmission distances can exceed a spin-flip length). The selective transparence of walls leads to new size effects in transport.Comment: 4 pages, 2 figure

Investments in oil field development by the example of Tomsk oblast

The article describes the geologic structure of the formation located not far from Strezhevoy Tomsk Oblast. The formation has been poorly studied by seismic methods. The reserves categories С[1] and С[2] as well as hydrocarbon potential are presented. 4 exploratory and 39 production wells are designed to be drilled depending on geologic knowledge and formation conditions. The article deals with the investment plan including development, oil export expenditures and implementing cost calculation

Myelin-Reactive Monoclonal Antibodies from Multiple Sclerosis Patients Cross-React with Nucleoproteins in HEp-2 Lysate

© 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York.Autoimmune disorders are characterized by appearance of self-reactive species of immune system such as T cells, B cells and antibodies. For the majority of autoimmune pathologies the list of specific autoantigens is known. Myelin basic protein (MBP) is one of the most important autoantigens in multiple sclerosis (MS), which destruction is a hallmark of disease progression. Antibodies toward MBP are found in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of MS patients. Here we investigated whether monoclonal human MBP-specific antibodies selected from MS patients repertoire cross-react with other autoimmune markers. For this purpose we performed Western blot analysis of recombinant anti-MBP antibodies with HEp-2 cell lysate. Our data suggest existence of enhanced level of cross-reactivity of anti-MBP antibodies with ribonucleoprotein A (RNP A), a marker of Sharp’s syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus, ribosomal P protein (Rib. P-Prot), a marker for systemic lupus erythematosus, and centromere protein A/B (CENP A/B), markers for progressive systemic sclerosis

Superconducting-coil--resistor circuit with electric field quadratic in the current

It is shown for the first time that the observed [Phys. Lett. A 162 (1992) 105] potential difference Phi_t between the resistor and the screen surrounding the circuit is caused by polarization of the resistor because of the kinetic energy of the electrons of the superconducting coil. The proportionality of Phi_t to the square of the current and to the length of the superconducting wire is explained. It is pointed out that measuring Phi_t makes it possible to determine the Fermi quasimomentum of the electrons of a metal resistor.Comment: 2 pages, 1 figur

Magnetic Pinning of Vortices in a Superconducting Film: The (anti)vortex-magnetic dipole interaction energy in the London approximation

The interaction between a superconducting vortex or antivortex in a superconducting film and a magnetic dipole with in- or out-of-plane magnetization is investigated within the London approximation. The dependence of the interaction energy on the dipole-vortex distance and the film thickness is studied and analytical results are obtained in limiting cases. We show how the short range interaction with the magnetic dipole makes the co-existence of vortices and antivortices possible. Different configurations with vortices and antivortices are investigated.Comment: 12 pages, 12 figures. Submitted to Phys. Rev.

Unusual congenital polydactyly in mini-pigs from the breeding group of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics (Novosibirsk, Russia)

The article describes a new phenomenon in the breeding group of mini-pigs at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics (ICG, Novosibirsk): polydactyly (extra digits), which is unusual because the additional digits are situated at the lateral surface of legs or at the lateral and medial ones. This anomaly was first found here in 2017 in adult animals intended for culling due to incorrect positioning of the legs caused by flexor tendon laxity and resulting in weight-bearing on the palmar surface of the proximal phalanges (“bear’s paw”). Therefore, the polydactyly of mini-pigs has a pronounced negative selection effect. A visual survey of the livestock was conducted, and a description of the detected anomaly was compiled. The polydactyly in mini-pigs is a stand-alone trait and is not part of any syndromes. Individuals with polydactyly may have extra digits either on pectoral or on pectoral and pelvic limbs. On thoracic limbs, there may be either one lateral digit or a lateral digit and a medially located rudimentary hooflet. On pelvic limbs, only lateral extra digits can occur. Anatomical and morphological analyses showed that the lateral extra digit is an anatomically complete (“mature”) structure, whereas the medial rudimentary digit consists of only a hooflet without other structures characteristic of normal digits. Cytological examination revealed no specific karyotypic features, except for Robertsonian translocation Rb 16;17 previously reported for the mini-pigs of the same livestock. Cytological findings indicated that the polydactyly and Robertsonian translocation are not linked genetically. Genealogical analysis and results of crosses are consistent with a working hypothesis of recessive inheritance of the trait. Overall, the study shows that this type of polydactyly is anatomically and morphologically unique and not typical of Sus scrofa. In this species, only polydactyly types with medial accessory toes have been described and are usually inherited as a dominant trait with incomplete penetrance. In our case, the results of test crosses indicate recessive inheritance of the trait with varying expression and incomplete penetrance, because of which poorly expressed phenotypes are not visually detectable

Многоцентровое проспективное рандомизированное исследование эффективности и безопасности препарата Алфлутоп® в альтернирующем режиме по сравнению со стандартным режимом. Сообщение 1: оценка эффективности препарата при различных схемах применения

Using of more convenient drug regimens is one of the ways to increase patient adherence to treatment for osteoarthritis (OA).Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of Alflutop® in an alternating dosing regimen versus its standard administration to patients with knee OA. Patients and methods. The investigation included 130 randomized patients who had Kellgren—Lawrence Grade II—IIIprimary tibiofemoral knee OA with pain intensity on walking at least 40 mm on a visual analogue scale and needed to take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (at least 30 days in the previous 3 months). The patients were divided into two groups: 1) those who received Alflutop® 2 ml intramuscularly (IM) every other day (a total of 10 injections); 2) those who used the drug 1.0 ml IM daily for 20 days. The duration of the investigation was 14 weeks. Results and discussion. Just on days 20/21 of treatment, the patients of both groups were recorded to have statistically significant reductions in knee pain on walking (p<0.001) and in all WOMAC indices (pain, stiffness, functional failure). There were further reductions in pain and WOMAC within one month or more after completion of therapy (p<0.001), which suggests that the drug has a pronounced after-effect. A statistically significant improvement in quality of life according to the EQ-5D was also noted throughout the study period (p<0.001). The assessment made according to the OMERACT-OARSI criteria was also consistent with the findings. By the end of treatment, its respondents were 84.6 and 81.5% of the patients in Groups 1 and 2, respectively.Conclusion. The data from this investigation confirm the comparable high efficacy of Alflutop® used in both standard and alternating treatment regimens. During treatment, there was a significant reduction in pain intensity and improvements in knee joint function and quality of life. The investigation has shown that the drug can be used at a dose of 1 ml not daily for 20 days, but also at 2 ml every other day for 10 days.Одним из способов повышения приверженности пациентов терапии остеоартрита (ОА) может быть использование более удобных схем применения препаратов.Цель исследования — оценить эффективность препарата Алфлутоп® в альтернирующем режиме по сравнению со стандартным его введением у пациентов с ОА коленных суставов.Пациенты и методы. В исследование включено 130 пациентов с первичным тибиофеморальным ОА коленных суставов II—III стадии по Келлгрену—Лоуренсу, с интенсивностью боли при ходьбе не менее 40 мм по визуальной аналоговой шкале, потребностью в приеме нестероидных противовоспалительных препаратов (не менее 30 дней за предшествующие 3 мес). Пациенты были распределены в две группы: больные 1-й группы получали Алфлутоп® по 2 мл внутримышечно (в/м) через день (всего 10 инъекций), пациенты 2-й группы — по 1,0 мл в/м ежедневно в течение 20 дней. Длительность участия пациента в исследовании составила 14 нед. Результаты и обсуждение. У больных обеих групп уже к 20/21-му дню лечения зафиксировано статистически значимое (p<0,001) уменьшение боли в коленных суставах при ходьбе и всех показателей WOMAC (боль, скованность, функциональная недостаточность). Дальнейшее уменьшение боли и показателей WOMAC наблюдалось на протяжении 1 мес и более после завершения терапии (p<0,001), что свидетельствует о выраженном последействии препарата. Также в течение всего периода исследования отмечалось статистически значимое улучшение качества жизни по EQ-5D (р<0,001). С полученными данными согласовывалась и оценка по критерию OMERACT-OARSI. К моменту завершения лечения на терапию ответили 84,6% пациентов 1-й группы и 81,5% пациентов 2-й группы.Выводы. Данные настоящего исследования подтверждают сопоставимую высокую эффективность Алфлутопа® как при стан-дартном, так и при альтернирующем режиме терапии. На фоне лечения отмечены значимое уменьшение выраженности боли, улучшение функции коленных суставов и качества жизни. Показана возможность назначения препарата не только ежедневно №20 по 1 мл, но и через день №10 по 2 мл

From a nonlinear string to a weakly interacting Bose gas

We investigate a real scalar field whose dynamics is governed by a nonlinear wave equation. We show that classical description can be applied to a quantum system of many interacting bosons provided that some quantum ingredients are included. An universal action has to be introduced in order to define particle number. The value of this action should be equal to the Planck constant. This constrain can be imposed by removing high frequency modes from the dynamics by introducing a cut-off. We show that the position of the cut-off has to be carefully adjusted. Finally, we show the proper choice of the cut-off ensures that all low frequency eigenenmodes which are taken into account are macroscopically occupied.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figure

Метод пространственной тромбодинамики как инструмент контроля эффективности антикоагулянтной терапии у пациентов с тромбоэмболией легочной артерии

Background. Monitoring of hemostasis in patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) to assess the efficacy and safety of anticoagulant therapy is one of the most emerging needs in clinical practice.Aim. To determine the factors associated with an insufficient decrease in the rate of fibrin clot formation in patients after pulmonary embolism receiving anticoagulation therapy.Methods. 33 patients were recruited in the study. To control plasma hemostasis, we measured coagulogram indices and performed dynamic thrombophotometry (T-2 Thrombodynamics Registrar, GemaCore, Russia).Results. The median rate of fibrin clot formation in the general sample of patients was within the normal range. However, 13 patients (39.4%) had these values higher than 29 pm/min. Patients with an insufficient decrease in the rate of fibrin clot formation were significantly younger (p = 0.045), more often had massive PE of the main branches of the pulmonary artery (p = 0.015), and high systolic pulmonary artery pressure (p = 0.043).Conclusion. Thrombodynamics allows identifying patients with PE and an increased thrombogenic potential under anticoagulation therapy by the end of the hospital stage. A high rate of fibrin clot formation by the end of the hospital period is observed in younger patients with thrombosis of the main branches of the pulmonary artery and high pulmonary hypertension.Актуальность. Тщательный мониторинг состояния системы гемостаза у пациентов с тромбоэмболией легочной артерии (ТЭЛА) с оценкой эффективности и безопасности антикоагулянтной терапии является одной из важнейших задач.Цель. Определить факторы, связанные с недостаточным снижением скорости образования фибринового сгустка у пациентов после ТЭЛА на фоне антикоагулянтной терапии.Материалы и методы. В исследование включены 33 пациента. Для контроля состояния плазменного гемостаза использовали показатели коагулограммы и метод динамической тромбо-фотометрии («Регистратор тромбодинамики Т-2», «ГемаКор», Россия).Результаты. Выявлено, что медиана скорости образования фибринового сгустка в общей выборке пациентов была в пределах нормы, однако у 13 пациентов (39,4%) наблюдались значения выше 29 мкм/мин. Установлено, что пациенты с недостаточным снижением скорости образования фибринового сгустка были значимо моложе (р = 0,045), при этом чаще имели массивную ТЭЛА в главных ветвях (р = 0,015) и высокое систолическое давление в легочной артерии (р = 0,043).Заключение. Метод тромбодинамики характеризуется возможностью идентифицировать больных ТЭЛА с повышенным тромбогенным потенциалом на фоне антикоагулянтной терапии к концу госпитального этапа лечения. Высокая скорость образования фибринового сгустка к концу госпитального периода наблюдалась у более молодых пациентов с тромбозом главных ветвей легочной артерии и высокой легочной гипертензией