127 research outputs found
MANAGING AND STORAGE DETECTION OF EFFECTIVE RE PROTECT IN WSNS
Using the Copy Recognition procedure, it is designed to increase the recognition. Objective will a procedure for the Recognition of Distributed Copies with Random Selection of Witnesses to increase the probability of identifying cloning as an impact on the useful life of the network and reduce the advantages of buffering data storage. The loop structure facilitates the transmission of energy saving data through the path for both witnesses and for good. Theoretically, we show that the protocol is capable of achieving 100% of the possibility of identifying cloning with reliable controls. In particular, we use the location information of the sensors and the random selection tokens located at the location of the diamond ring to verify the sensors and also to report the detected cloning attacks. In addition, in many replication identification protocols that exist with the Random Witness Selection Scheme, the required caching of the sensors is generally determined by the density of the node. The complete simulation shows that can effectively extend the life of the network by effectively distributing traffic through the network. The current system does not ensure that at least one of the witnesses can see the identity of the sensor points to see if there is a clone attack or not. The performance of the ERCD is evaluated when it is possible to identify cloning, power consumption, age of the network and the capacity of the knowledge store. The broad results of the simulation show that ERCD protocol is capable of offering superior performance in terms of user recognition and network life with a reasonable data storage capacity
Catalytic processing in ruthenium-based polyoxometalate coacervate protocells
The development of programmable microscale materials with cell-like functions, dynamics and collective behaviour is an important milestone in systems chemistry, soft matter bioengineering and synthetic protobiology. Here, polymer/nucleotide coacervate micro-droplets are reconfigured into membrane-bounded polyoxometalate coacervate vesicles (PCVs) in the presence of a bio-inspired Ru-based polyoxometalate catalyst to produce synzyme protocells (Ru4PCVs) with catalase-like activity. We exploit the synthetic protocells for the implementation of multi-compartmentalized cell-like models capable of collective synzyme-mediated buoyancy, parallel catalytic processing in individual horseradish peroxidase-containing Ru4PCVs, and chemical signalling in distributed or encapsulated multi-catalytic protocell communities. Our results highlight a new type of catalytic micro-compartment with multi-functional activity and provide a step towards the development of protocell reaction networks. \ua9 2020, The Author(s)
Influence of lattice distortion on the Curie temperature and spin-phonon coupling in LaMnCoO
Two distinct ferromagnetic phases of LaMnCoO having
monoclinic structure with distinct physical properties have been studied. The
ferromagnetic ordering temperature is found to be different
for both the phases. The origin of such contrasting characteristics is assigned
to the changes in the distance(s) and angle(s) between Mn - O - Co resulting
from distortions observed from neutron diffraction studies. Investigations on
the temperature dependent Raman spectroscopy provide evidence for such
structural characteristics, which affects the exchange interaction. The
difference in B-site ordering which is evident from the neutron diffraction is
also responsible for the difference in . Raman scattering
suggests the presence of spin-phonon coupling for both the phases around the
. Electrical transport properties of both the phases have been
investigated based on the lattice distortion.Comment: 9 figure
Development of a pyramidal magneto-optical trap for pressure sensing application
Here, we report the development and working of a compact rubidium (Rb) atom
magneto-optical trap (MOT) operated with a hollow pyramidal mirror and a single
laser beam. This type of compact MOT is suitable for developing portable
atom-optic devices, as it works with less number of optical components as
compared to conventional MOT setup. The application of this compact MOT setup
for pressure sensing has been demonstrated
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Coincident with Pulmonary Tuberculosis Is Associated with Heightened Systemic Type 1, Type 17, and Other Proinflammatory Cytokines
Rationale: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for the development of active tuberculosis, although the biological basis underlying this susceptibility remains poorly characterized. Objectives and Methods: To identify the influence of coincident diabetes mellitus on cytokine levels in pulmonary tuberculosis, we examined circulating levels of a panel of cytokines and chemokines in the plasma of individuals with tuberculosis with diabetes and compared them with those of individuals without diabetes. Measurements and Main Results: Tuberculosis with diabetes is characterized by elevated circulating levels of type 1 (IFN-γ, tumor necrosis factor-α, and IL-2), type 2 (IL-5), and type 17 (IL-17A) cytokines but decreased circulating levels of IL-22. This was associated with increased systemic levels of other proinflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-18) and an antiinflammatory cytokine (IL-10) but not type 1 IFNs. Moreover, tuberculosis antigen–stimulated whole blood also showed increased levels of proinflammatory cytokines. Finally, type 1 and type 17 cytokines in plasma exhibit a significant positive correlation with hemoglobin A1C levels, indicating that impaired control of diabetes is associated with this proinflammatory milieu. Multivariate analysis revealed that the association of proinflammatory cytokines with diabetes mellitus was not influenced by age, sex, or other metabolic parameters. Conclusions: Our data reveal that tuberculosis with diabetes is characterized by heightened cytokine responsiveness, indicating that chronic inflammation underlying type 2 diabetes potentially contributes to increased immune pathology and poor control in tuberculosis infection
Attenuation of Toll-Like Receptor Expression and Function in Latent Tuberculosis by Coexistent Filarial Infection with Restoration Following Antifilarial Chemotherapy
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) and filarial coinfection is highly prevalent, and the presence of filarial infections may regulate the Toll-like receptor (TLR)-dependent immune response needed to control Mtb infection. By analyzing the baseline and mycobacterial antigen–stimulated expression of TLR1, 2, 4, and 9 (in individuals with latent tuberculosis [TB] with or without filarial infection), we were able to demonstrate that filarial infection, coincident with Mtb, significantly diminishes both baseline and Mtb antigen-specific TLR2 and TLR9 expression. In addition, pro-inflammatory cytokine responses to TLR2 and 9 ligands are significantly diminished in filaria/TB-coinfected individuals. Definitive treatment of lymphatic filariasis significantly restores the pro-inflammatory cytokine responses in individuals with latent TB. Coincident filarial infection exerted a profound inhibitory effect on protective mycobacteria-specific TLR-mediated immune responses in latent tuberculosis and suggests a novel mechanism by which concomitant filarial infections predispose to the development of active tuberculosis in humans
Filarial Lymphedema Is Characterized by Antigen- Specific Th1 and Th17 Proinflammatory Responses and a Lack of Regulatory T Cells
Background: Lymphatic filariasis can be associated with development of serious pathology in the form of lymphedema,
hydrocele, and elephantiasis in a subset of infected patients.
Methods and Findings: To elucidate the role of CD4+ T cell subsets in the development of lymphatic pathology, we
examined specific sets of cytokines in individuals with filarial lymphedema in response to parasite antigen (BmA) and
compared them with responses from asymptomatic infected individuals. We also examined expression patterns of Toll-like
receptors (TLR1–10) and Nod-like receptors (Nod1, Nod2, and NALP3) in response to BmA. BmA induced significantly higher
production of Th1-type cytokines—IFN-c and TNF-a—in patients with lymphedema compared with asymptomatic
individuals. Notably, expression of the Th17 family of cytokines—IL-17A, IL-17F, IL-21, and IL-23—was also significantly
upregulated by BmA stimulation in lymphedema patients. In contrast, expression of Foxp3, GITR, TGFb, and CTLA-4, known
to be expressed by regulatory T cells, was significantly impaired in patients with lymphedema. BmA also induced
significantly higher expression of TLR2, 4, 7, and 9 as well Nod1 and 2 mRNA in patients with lymphedema compared with
asymptomatic controls.
Conclusion: Our findings implicate increased Th1/Th17 responses and decreased regulatory T cells as well as regulation of
Toll- and Nod-like receptors in pathogenesis of filarial lymphedema
Circulating Microbial Products and Acute Phase Proteins as Markers of Pathogenesis in Lymphatic Filarial Disease
Lymphatic filariasis can be associated with development of serious pathology in the form of lymphedema, hydrocele, and elephantiasis in a subset of infected patients. Dysregulated host inflammatory responses leading to systemic immune activation are thought to play a central role in filarial disease pathogenesis. We measured the plasma levels of microbial translocation markers, acute phase proteins, and inflammatory cytokines in individuals with chronic filarial pathology with (CP Ag+) or without (CP Ag−) active infection; with clinically asymptomatic infections (INF); and in those without infection (endemic normal [EN]). Comparisons between the two actively infected groups (CP Ag+ compared to INF) and those without active infection (CP Ag− compared to EN) were used preliminarily to identify markers of pathogenesis. Thereafter, we tested for group effects among all the four groups using linear models on the log transformed responses of the markers. Our data suggest that circulating levels of microbial translocation products (lipopolysaccharide and LPS-binding protein), acute phase proteins (haptoglobin and serum amyloid protein-A), and inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-12, and TNF-α) are associated with pathogenesis of disease in lymphatic filarial infection and implicate an important role for circulating microbial products and acute phase proteins
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