Transmittance derived line width and line shift in polycrystalline Nd:YAG.

Temperature dependent transmittance derived line width and line shift measurements are conducted on polycrystalline 1% and 6% Nd doped YAG in the 293 K-473 K range. A single crystal temperature dependent line width model is adapted for polycrystalline YAG. Comparison between line width measurement techniques was conducted, and the transmittance method is preferred for ground state line width measurements.

Correlation between troglitazone cytotoxicity and drug metabolic enzyme activities in cryopreserved human hepatocytes.

Troglitazone (TRO) was developed for the treatment of type II diabetes. It was withdrawn from use due to idiosyncratic liver damage and failure. The mechanism of toxicity is still not determined, moreover, it is still not clear whether toxicity is due to the parent compound or its metabolite(s).