134 research outputs found
Serre weight conjectures for -adic unitary groups of rank 2
We prove a version of the weight part of Serre's conjecture for mod Galois representations attached to automorphic forms on rank 2 unitary groups which are non-split at . More precisely, let denote a CM extension of a totally real field such that every place of above is unramified and inert in , and let be a Galois parameter valued in the -group of a rank 2 unitary group attached to . We assume that is semisimple and sufficiently generic at all places above . Using base change techniques and (a strengthened version of) the Taylor-Wiles-Kisin conditions, we prove that the set of Serre weights in which is modular agrees with the set of Serre weights predicted by Gee-Herzig-Savitt
Lifetimes of doubly K -shell ionized states
The present work provides a reliable interpretation of the Khα₁/Khα₂ intensity ratios and an explanation of the lifetime values for K-shell hollow atoms based on an advanced theoretical analysis (using extensive multiconfiguration Dirac–Fock calculations with the inclusion of the transverse Breit interaction and quantum electrodynamics corrections). It was found that, as a result of closing the Khα₁ de-excitation channel in the pure LS coupling scheme, the Khα₁/Khα₂ intensity ratio changes with the atomic number from small values (for the LS coupling limit at low Z) to about 1.5– 1.6 (for the j–j coupling limit at high Z). However, closing the Khα₁ de-excitation channel (due to the domination of the pure LS coupling for the low-Z atoms) does not enlarge the lifetimes of hollow atoms
High-resolution tungsten spectroscopy relevant to the diagnostic of high-temperature tokamak plasmas
The x-ray transitions in Cu- and Ni-like tungsten ions in the 5.19–5.26 A wavelength range that are relevant ˚ as a high-temperature tokamak diagnostic, in particular for JET in the ITER-like wall configuration, have been studied. Tungsten spectra were measured at the upgraded Shanghai- Electron Beam Ion Trap operated with electron-beam energies from 3.16 to 4.55 keV. High-resolution measurements were performed by means of a flat Si 111 crystal spectrometer equipped by a CCD camera. The experimental wavelengths were determined with an accuracy of 0.3–0.4 mA. The wavelength of the ground-state transition in Cu-like tungsten from the ˚ 3p53d104s4d [(3/2,(1/2,5/2)2]1/2 level was measured. All measured wavelengths were compared with those measured from JET ITER-like wall plasmas and with other experiments and various theoretical predictions including COWAN, RELAC, multiconfigurational Dirac-Fock (MCDF), and FAC calculations. To obtain a higher accuracy from theoretical predictions, the MCDF calculations were extended by taking into account correlation effects (configuration-interaction approach). It was found that such an extension brings the calculations closer to the experimental values in comparison with other calculations.National Magnetic Confinement Fusion Program of China 2015GB117000National Natural Science Foundation of China 11374061EURATOM 63305
Чутливість рецепторів клітин ендометрію до естрогенів та прогестерону у корів хворих на субклінічний ендометрит
Pathological processes that strongly affect the uterine endometrium lead to infertility and abortion. The most common of these pathologies are clinical and subclinical endometritis. Subclinical endometritis is characterized by endometrial inflammation in the absence of clinical signs of endometritis. In this study, we used uterine samples obtained from Ukrainian black-and-white dairy cows aged 4 to 7 years to compare the histology of the uterine endometrium and changes in estrogen-α (ER-α), estrogen-β (ER-β) and progesterone (PgR) nuclear receptor sensitivity in cows with subclinical endometritis. Cows were separated based on cytological examination of the endometrium into a healthy group, or those presenting with subclinical endometritis. From these groups endometrial and epithelial tissue samples were obtained using biopsy forceps and an endoscope then analyzed using immunohistochemistry. Our results demonstrate that the sensitivity of ER-α and ER-β is lower while PgR sensitivity is elevated in cows with subclinical endometritis compared to the healthy control group. Additionally, we observed markedly altered histological changes characterized by enlargement of uterine glands, epithelial desquamation, and infiltration of leukocytes. These results suggest that there are significant changes in the endometrium linked to the sensitivity of nuclear steroid hormone receptors that may also play an immunoregulatory role in cows with subclinical endometriosis. While the interaction of steroid hormones and immunoregulation in the uterus remains to be elucidated, it may provide key insights into the uterine immune response.В основі патологічних процесів, що проходять у матці приводять до неплідності та абортів, важливу роль відіграє ендометрій. Найбільш поширеними патологіями, що проходять у матці є клінічний та субклінічний ендометрит. Субклінічний ендометрит характеризується запальним процесом у ендометрії без клінічних ознак. Метою нашої роботи було проаналізувати гістологічні зміни та зміни чутливості ендометрію матки до естроген-α (ER-α), естроген-β (ER-β) та прогестерону (PgR), що відбуваються у матці здорових корів та у корів за субклінічного ендометриту. Дослідження проводилось на двох групах корів української чорно-рябої молочної породи віком від 4 до 7 років. На основі цитологічного дослідження ендометрію, корови були поділені на дві групи. Контрольну групу (К), що включала клінічно здорових корів, та дослідну (Д), що включала корів хворих на субклінічний ендометрит. Надалі проводили забір зразків за допомогою біопсійних щипців та ендоскопу. Наші результати дають змогу більш глибоко зрозуміти процеси, що відбуваються у ендометрії корів хворих на субклінічний ендометрит. Активність рецепторів ядер ER-α, ER-β та PgR спостерігали у епітелії ендометрію, епітелії маткових залоз та стромі ендометрію. Активність рецепторів ядер ER-α та ER-β була нижчою у корів з субклінічним ендометритом, ніж у корів контрольної групи. Активність рецепторів ядер PgR була вищою у корів хворих на субклінічний ендометрит, ніж у корів контрольної групи. На основі отриманих даних встановлено, що ендометрій хворих на субклінінчий ендометрит зазнає значних змін, що характеризується появою лейкоцитів, розширенням маткових залоз та ділянками десквамації епітелію. Зміни відбуваються на основі чутливості ядер ендометрію до рецепторів ER-α, ER-β та PgR. Чутливість ендометрію до гормонів є важливою у локальному захисті матки. В перспективі подальших досліджень слід вивчити експресію стероїдних гормонів та цитокінів у корів хворих на субклінічний ендометрит
Measurement and comparison of individual external doses of high-school students living in Japan, France, Poland and Belarus -- the "D-shuttle" project --
Twelve high schools in Japan (of which six are in Fukushima Prefecture), four
in France, eight in Poland and two in Belarus cooperated in the measurement and
comparison of individual external doses in 2014. In total 216 high-school
students and teachers participated in the study. Each participant wore an
electronic personal dosimeter "D-shuttle" for two weeks, and kept a journal of
his/her whereabouts and activities. The distributions of annual external doses
estimated for each region overlap with each other, demonstrating that the
personal external individual doses in locations where residence is currently
allowed in Fukushima Prefecture and in Belarus are well within the range of
estimated annual doses due to the background radiation level of other
regions/countries
The ESSnuSB design study: overview and future prospects
ESSnuSB is a design study for an experiment to measure the CP violation in
the leptonic sector at the second neutrino oscillation maximum using a neutrino
beam driven by the uniquely powerful ESS linear accelerator. The reduced impact
of systematic errors on sensitivity at the second maximum allows for a very
precise measurement of the CP violating parameter. This review describes the
fundamental advantages of measurement at the 2nd maximum, the necessary
upgrades to the ESS linac in order to produce a neutrino beam, the near and far
detector complexes, the expected physics reach of the proposed ESSnuSB
experiment, concluding with the near future developments aimed at the project
realization.Comment: 19 pages, 11 figures; Corrected minor error in alphabetical ordering
of the authors: the author list is now fully alphabetical w.r.t. author
surnames as was intended. Corrected an incorrect affiliation for two authors
per their reques
The Different Function of Single Phosphorylation Sites of Drosophila melanogaster Lamin Dm and Lamin C
Lamins' functions are regulated by phosphorylation at specific sites but our understanding of the role of such modifications is practically limited to the function of cdc 2 (cdk1) kinase sites in depolymerization of the nuclear lamina during mitosis. In our study we used Drosophila lamin Dm (B-type) to examine the function of particular phosphorylation sites using pseudophosphorylated mutants mimicking single phosphorylation at experimentally confirmed in vivo phosphosites (S25E, S45E, T435E, S595E). We also analyzed lamin C (A-type) and its mutant S37E representing the N-terminal cdc2 (mitotic) site as well as lamin Dm R64H mutant as a control, non-polymerizing lamin. In the polymerization assay we could observe different effects of N-terminal cdc2 site pseudophosphorylation on A- and B-type lamins: lamin Dm S45E mutant was insoluble, in contrast to lamin C S37E. Lamin Dm T435E (C-terminal cdc2 site) and R64H were soluble in vitro. We also confirmed that none of the single phosphorylation site modifications affected the chromatin binding of lamin Dm, in contrast to the lamin C N-terminal cdc2 site. In vivo, all lamin Dm mutants were incorporated efficiently into the nuclear lamina in transfected Drosophila S2 and HeLa cells, although significant amounts of S45E and T435E were also located in cytoplasm. When farnesylation incompetent mutants were expressed in HeLa cells, lamin Dm T435E was cytoplasmic and showed higher mobility in FRAP assay
The Role of Purported Mucoprotectants in Dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Functional Diarrhea, and Other Chronic Diarrheal Disorders in Adults
Chronic diarrhea is a frequent presenting symptom, both in primary care medicine and in specialized gastroenterology units. It is estimated that more than 5% of the global population suffers from chronic diarrhea. and that about 40% of these subjects are older than 60 years. The clinician is frequently faced with the need to decide which is the best therapeutic approach for these patients. While the origin of chronic diarrhea is diverse, impairment of intestinal barrier function, dysbiosis. and mucosal micro-inflammation are being increasingly recognized as underlying phenomena characterizing a variety of chronic diarrheal diseases. In addition to current pharmacological therapies, there is growing interest in alternative products such as mucoprotectants, which form a mucoadhesive film over the epithelium to reduce and protect against the development of altered intestinal permeability, dysbiosis, and mucosal micro-inflammation. This manuscript focuses on chronic diarrhea in adults, and we will review recent evidence on the ability of these natural compounds to improve symptoms associated with chronic diarrhea and to exert protective effects for the intestinal barrier
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