This investigation presents the synthesis of equiatomic and non-equiatomic AlCoFeNiTiMo (x = 0, 0.1, 0.25 and 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn influence of different filler types and filler content on the thermal and abrasive wear properties of polyamide-6 is investigated. AlO, MgO, two glass powders with different SiO contents, and natural zeolite powder were selected as fillers. The fillers individually were added to the polymer matrix in proportions of 50 and 70% by weight.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe development and implementation of vaccines have been growing exponentially, remaining one of the major successes of healthcare over the last century. Nowadays, active regular immunizations prevent epidemics of many viral diseases, including tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). Along with the generation of virus-specific antibodies, a highly effective vaccine should induce T cell responses providing long-term immune defense.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOne of the causes of diabetes in infants is the defect of the insulin gene (INS). Gene mutations can lead to proinsulin misfolding, an increased endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and possible beta-cell apoptosis. In humans, the mechanisms underlying beta-cell failure remain unclear.
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