Comparative functional genomics approach for the annotation of proteins in Unclassified Halophilic archaeon DL31

The structure, function and sub-cellular location prediction for the unknown proteins from Unclassified Halophilic archaeon DL31 were carried out for characterization of the proteins in their respective families. The 991 genes for hypothetical proteins in Halophilic archaeon DL31 chromosome were predicted by the application of computational methods and Bioinformatics web tools. The structure predictions for 206 unknown proteins were possible whereas functions were predicted in 825 protein sequences. The function prediction for the proteins were done by using Bioinformatics web tools like CDD-BLAST, INTERPROSCAN and PFAM by searching protein databases for the presence of conserved domains. The Sub-cellular location predictions were done for all the unknown proteins by using CELLO v 2.5 server. While tertiary structures were constructed using PS2 Server- Protein Structure Prediction server. This study revealed structural, functional and Sub-cellular localization of unknown proteins in Unclassified Halophilic archaeon DL31chromosome

Analytical method for designing dispersion-managed fiber systems

This paper was published in Optics Letters and is made available as an electronic reprint with the permission of OSA. The paper can be found at the following URL on the OSA website: http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-26-20-1544. Systematic or multiple reproduction or distribution to multiple locations via electronic or other means is prohibited and is subject to penalties under law.Peer reviewedPublisher PD

Combined effect of biopriming and polymer coating on chemical constituents of root exudation in chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. K 2 seedlings

A study was carried out to analyze the different volatile compounds in bioprimed chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) seedlings of 15 and 30 day old. A common compound found in two stages of chilli seedlings was hydroxylamine, dimethoxydimethyl silane, hexadecanoic acid, 15-methyl- methyl ester. Majority of the compounds in bacterized seedlings had antimicrobial activity. The results on GCMS analysis revealed that, root exudates collected from 15 and 30 days old bacterized seedlings with B. amyloliquefaciens VB7 and polymer coating released more number of volatile compounds (65 and 20 compounds respectively) than control (5 and 15 compounds respectively). The root exudates of 15 day old seedling released more volatile compounds (65 nos) than 30 days (20 nos) old seedling

An analytical approach to integral resonant control of second-order systems

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Designing a Biosensor Using a Photonic Quasi-Crystal Fiber with Fan-shaped Analyte Channel

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MRI Evaluation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears with Arthroscopic Correlation.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Is The Most Commonly Injured Of The Major Knee Ligaments. Injuries Occur Frequently In Both Athletes And Nonathletes. In United States The Prevalence Of ACL Injury Is About 1 In 3000, And Approximately 2,50,000 Injuries Occur Every Year. Prompt Assessment Of Full Extent Of Ligamentous Damage Is Essential For Appropriate Management. Because Of Its Intraarticular Location, The ACL Has Poor Healing Potential. The Ruptured ACL Does Not Form A Bridging Scar After Complete Disruption. The Prognosis For A Partially Torn ACL May Be Favorable, If The Synovial Envelope Remains Intact. Without Treatment Complete ACL Injury Can Result In Progressively Increasing Symptomatic Knee Instability And Osteoarthritis. Meniscus Injury Occurs In Association With 50% Of Acute ACL Tears, And It Increases To 90% In Chronic ACL Deficient Knees. The Incidence Of Articular Cartilage Lesions Increases From 30% In Acute ACL Injuries To Approximately 70% Of Knees With Chronic ACL Instability. The Fundamental Rationale For Diagnosing And Treating ACL Injury Is To Prevent Future Meniscal Tears And Associated Joint Damage. For Treating ACL Injury The Orthopaedician Or Arthroscopist Needs The Answer To Following Questions: 1. Whether ACL Is Normal Or Abnormal? If ACL Is Normal, Invasive Arthroscopy Can Be Avoided In Patients With Suspected ACL Injury. 2. If Abnormal, Whether The Tear Is Complete Or Partial? If Partial Conservative Management Or Repair Can Be Done. However In Complete Tears Reconstruction Needs To Be Done In Most Of Cases. 3. What Is The Status Of Associated Structures Such As PCL, Menisci, MCL, LCL, Posterolateral, Posteromedial Plateau In ACL Injured Patients? Because An Injury To Above Structures Along With Complete Tear Of ACL Needs Early Reconstruction Of ACL. ACL Injury Can Be Diagnosed In Majority Of Patients By History And Clinical Examination. The Clinical Diagnosis Is Fraught With Difficulty In Acute Cases And In Large Patients. Also Partial Tears Are Difficult To Diagnose And The Associated Injuries Could Not Be Completely Evaluated By Clinical Examination. Arthroscopy And Arthrotomy Are The Criterion Standards For Definitive Diagnosis But Are Invasive And Costly. It Can Get Unnecessary If ACL Turns Out To Be Normal. Spiral CT Arthrography Is More Invasive Than Conventional MR Imaging. It Uses Ionizing Radiation And Is Subject To The Potential Complications Inherent In Intraarticular Injection Of Iodinated Contrast Material. The Continuing Need For A Better Non Invasive Imaging Modality For ACL Injury Led To The Use Of MRI As A Diagnostic And Pre- Operative Evaluation Modality. MRI Is A Recently Devised Modality For Evaluation Of ACL And Knee Joint. Imaging Is Done In Sagittal, Axial And Coronal Planes Using T1, T2 And STIR Sequences Using Quadrature Knee Coil. The Following Study Involves Detailed Evaluation ACL Injury And Its Associated Injuries Using MRI And Comparing With Arthroscopic Results. MR Primary And Secondary Signs Of ACL Tear Are Also Analysed And Their Usefulness Assessed In Comparison With Arthroscopic Findings

Generation of a train of ultrashort pulses using periodic waves in tapered photonic crystal fibres

Funding This work was supported by the Ministry of Education , Nigeria for financial support through the TETFUND scholarship 55 scheme; CSIR [grant number 03(1264)/12/EMR-II].Peer reviewedPostprin