Abstracts from the 20th International Symposium on Signal Transduction at the Blood-Brain Barriers

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Bilateral disciform keratitis of presumed adenoviral etiology

Adenoviral conjunctivitis may lead to subepithelial corneal infiltrates as a late complication. Herein, we aim to present a 19-year-old healthy female, who developed bilateral disciform keratitis three weeks after suffering adenoviral conjunctivitis. She presented with widespread subepithelial corneal infiltrates in addition to central corneal edema with white distinct border resembling immune stromal ring, as well as Descemet's folds and keratic precipitates in the central area. Following topical corticosteroid and ganciclovir for 10 days, her condition improved. After 1 month, she had another episode. Short-term topical corticosteroids in addition to long-term topical cyclosporine and nonpreserved artificial tears were able to prevent further recurrences

Filler Type and Particle Distribution Effect on Some Properties of Polymer Composites

This study reports the effects of silica (S), quartz (Q), and basalt (B) fillers on the chemical, thermal, andmechanical properties of unsaturated polyester (PE) composites. In the study, fillers were selected as sameclass grain distribution and mixed with orthophtalic based PE resin to produce composites. The thermalcharacterization of the composites was determined with thermogravimetric and thermal conductivity.Chemical characterization was carried out with FT-IR. Compressive strength was investigated withUniversal Testing Machine. SEM device was used to investigate the morphological alterations of thecomposites. Also, statistical analysis was carried out for thermal conductivity and mechanical results. Atthe end of the present study, some minor chemical alterations were seen in FT-IR after the interaction ofthe fillers and PE resin. Thermal stability decreased after adding fillers. The thermal conductivity andthermogravimetric analysis were not agreed with each other that higher thermal conductivity was seen inthe PE-Q composites. The compressive strength of filler-based composites was higher than that of the neatPE composite whereas the higher compressive strength was obtained in the PE-Q. This study confirms theapplicability of various fillers as a reinforcing agent in the polymer

Utilization of the Expanded Disability Status Scale as a distinctive instrument for walking impairment in persons with multiple sclerosis with mild disability

BACKGROUND: The Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) is a well-established clinical measure to assess disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). Gait dysfunction is primarily considered for scoring only above EDSS 3.5. However, the changes in functional systems in below EDSS 3.5 may result gait disturbances