Hydrogen sulfide pathway and skeletal muscle: an introductory review.

The presence of the H2 S pathway in skeletal muscle (SKM) has recently been established. SKM expresses the three constitutive H2 S-generating enzymes in animals and humans, and it actively produces H2 S. The main, recognized molecular targets of H2 S, that is, potassium channels and PDEs, have been evaluated in SKM physiology in order to hypothesize a role for H2 S signalling. SKM dysfunctions, including muscular dystrophy and malignant hyperthermia, have also been evaluated as conditions in which the H2 S and transsulfuration pathways have been suggested to be involved. The intrinsic complexity of the molecular mechanisms involved in excitation-contraction (E-C) coupling together with the scarcity of preclinical models of SKM-related disorders have hampered any advances in the knowledge of SKM function. Here, we have addressed the role of the H2 S pathway in E-C coupling and the relative importance of cystathionine β-synthase, cistathionine γ-lyase and 3-mercaptopyruvate sulfurtransferase in SKM diseases

CdTe Raman Line Shape in Resonance: a Space Correlation Zone Study

We show that the line shape of resonant Raman spectra of CdTe can be reproduced using the spatial correlation model (SCM). Our results show that the resonant Raman spectrum for a surface with a RMS of 430 nm is characterized by the presence of two intense sharp peaks located at frequencies corresponding to LO and 2LOmodes. The resonant Raman spectrum for a surface with a RMS of 6 nm on the other hand, can be reproduced using the contribution of high frequency phonons related with the acoustic transverse harmonics. These results suggest that under resonance conditions, such acoustic transverse modes define the line shape for a small size correlation region diameter. This study provides a new application of SCM to estimate the size grain of a surface where this information is not available

CdTe Raman Line Shape in Resonance: a Space Correlation Zone Study

We show that the line shape of resonant Raman spectra of CdTe can be reproduced using the spatial correlation model (SCM). Our results show that the resonant Raman spectrum for a surface with a RMS of 430 nm is characterized by the presence of two intense sharp peaks located at frequencies corresponding to LO and 2LOmodes. The resonant Raman spectrum for a surface with a RMS of 6 nm on the other hand, can be reproduced using the contribution of high frequency phonons related with the acoustic transverse harmonics. These results suggest that under resonance conditions, such acoustic transverse modes define the line shape for a small size correlation region diameter. This study provides a new application of SCM to estimate the size grain of a surface where this information is not available

CdS roughness by Anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopy

A Raman system, with the 514.5 and 632.8 nm excitations wavelengths, was used to qualitatively detect the surface roughness of a CdS wafer sample. Anti-Stokes Raman spectra were obtained from several sample zones with different mean roughness levels, previously measured with Atomic Force Microscopy. Our results show that there is a spectrum profile which can be related to the sample roughness, which shows a better definition with the 514.5 nm excitation wavelength. copyright The Electrochemical Society

Nano and micro reoriented domains and their relation with the crystal structure in the new ferroelectric boracite Zn3B7O 13Br

A Raman spectroscopic study was performed to detect the surface roughness of a cadmium telluride (CdTe) wafer sample, using the 514.5, 632.8 and 830.0 nm excitations wavelengths. To verify the relation between the roughness and the structure of Raman spectra, in certain zones of the sample, we measured their roughness with an atomic force microscopy. It was found that, using the 830 nm wavelength there is a direct correspondence between the spectrum structure and the surface roughness. For the others wavelengths it was found, however, that there is not a clearly correspondence between them. Our results suggest that, using the excitation wavelength of 830 nm the Raman spectroscopy can be used as an on-line roughness monitor on the CdTe growth. " 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.",,,,,,"10.1016/j.saa.2005.07.082",,,"http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12104/39931","http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33746875557&partnerID=40&md5=21949dbb06e9b46f6dc0781e4eeba0af",,,,,,"1",,"Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy",,"5

The 3?UTR 1188 A/C polymorphism in the interleukin-12p40 gene (IL-12B) is associated with lepromatous leprosy in the west of Mexico

Serum blood samples of euthyroid and thyroidectomized rats treated with thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) were analyzed on aluminum substrates using the near-infrared Raman spectroscopy (830 nm). Spectra of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), TRH and prolactin standards were obtained. Differences between Raman spectra profiles of control and Tx + TRH samples groups were found. These differences were confirmed by the linear discriminant analysis (LDA), which presents a good classification between groups. It is supposed that these differences are produced by the increment of TSH in the thyroidectomized rats. " 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.",,,,,,"10.1016/j.saa.2004.03.016",,,"http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12104/45032","http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-9544237139&partnerID=40&md5=1c57c3f016e93cdca87e42d8aaabf358",,,,,,"01-feb",,"Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy",,"8

CdTe surface roughness by Raman spectroscopy using the 830 nm wavelength

A Raman spectroscopic study was performed to detect the surface roughness of a cadmium telluride (CdTe) wafer sample, using the 514.5, 632.8 and 830.0 nm excitations wavelengths. To verify the relation between the roughness and the structure of Raman spectra, in certain zones of the sample, we measured their roughness with an atomic force microscopy. It was found that, using the 830 nm wavelength there is a direct correspondence between the spectrum structure and the surface roughness. For the others wavelengths it was found, however, that there is not a clearly correspondence between them. Our results suggest that, using the excitation wavelength of 830 nm the Raman spectroscopy can be used as an on-line roughness monitor on the CdTe growth. © 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved