Expression of the matrix metalloproteases 2, 14, 24, and 25 and tissue inhibitor 3 as potential molecular markers in advanced human gastric cancer.

Background: During progression of gastric cancer (GC), degradation of the extracellular matrix is mediated by the matrix metalloproteases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs): changes in the expression of these have been related to unfavorable prognosis in GC.

Objective: To analyze the expression of certain MMPs and TIMPs in chronic superficial gastritis (SG) and GC.

Methods: The expression of MMPs and TIMPs was determined using qRT-PCR; the expression was classified, using threshold cycle (C(T)) values, as very high (C(T) ≤ 25), high (C(T) = 26-30), moderate (C(T) = 31-35), low (C(T) = 36-39), or not detected (C(T) = 40).

Electron energy-loss spectroscopy of V₂O₅ nanofibers synthesized by electro-spinning.

The dielectric properties of V₂O₅ nanofibers, synthesized by the electrospinning method, are studied by analyzing the low-loss region of the electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) in a transmission electron microscope. A comparison of experimental EELS spectra and ab initio density-functional theory calculations (WIEN2k code) within the Generalized Gradient Approximation (GGA) is presented, having found an excellent agreement between them. Although the experimental EELS has been acquired for the nanoparticles composing the fibers, and numerical calculations were carried out for bulk material, agreement between experimental and calculated results shows that no difference exists between the electronic structure in calculated bulk material and the nanoparticles.

Expression of matrix metalloproteinases 2 and 9 in human gastric cancer and superficial gastritis.

Aim: To assess expression of matrix metalloproteinases 2 (MMP2) and MMP9 in gastric cancer, superficial gastritis and normal mucosa, and to measure metalloproteinase activity.

Methods: MMP2 and MMP9 mRNA expression was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Normalization was carried out using three different factors.

In situ study of the metal-insulator transition in VO2 by EELS and ab initio calculations.

Changes in the dielectric properties during the thermochromic transition of commercial VO(2) powders were determined in situ, by analyzing the low-loss region of the electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS) spectra in a transmission electron microscope at room temperature (insulator phase) and 100 degrees C (metallic phase). A comparison of experimental EELS spectra and ab initio density-functional theory calculations (WIEN2k code) within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) is presented. A characteristic peak around 5.

Experimental and theoretical determination of the low-loss electron energy loss spectroscopy of LiMn2O4.

The dielectric properties of cubic spinel-type LiMn(2)O(4), used as cathode material in lithium ion secondary batteries, are studied by analyzing the low-loss region of the electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) spectrum in a transmission electron microscope. A comparison of experimental EELS spectra and ab initio density-functional theory calculations (WIEN2k code) within the generalized gradient approximation (GGA) is presented. The origins of interband transitions are identified in the electronic band structure, by calculating the partial imaginary part of the dielectric function and the partial density of states of Li, Mn and O.