Self-assembled monolayers based on Pd-containing organometallic thiols: preparation and structural characterization.

Multilayers and self-assembled monolayers of on-purpose-prepared organometallic thiolates, trans-[Pd(PBu(3))(2)(SCOCH(3))(2)], trans-[(C(6)H(5)C[triple bond]C)Pd(PBu(3))(2)(SCOCH(3))], and trans,trans-[(CH(3)COS)Pd(PBu(3))(2)(C[triple bond]C-C(6)H(4)-C(6)H(4)-C[triple bond]C)(PBu(3))(2)Pd(SCOCH(3))] were deposited onto gold surfaces. High-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure measurements allowed us to assess the anchoring of the organometallic thiols onto gold substrates; the interaction occurring at the interface; and their molecular orientation on the surface with tilt angles of about 30 degrees-40 degrees, depending on the investigated molecule. The molecule packing density/coverage was also assessed.

Analysis of extrema of heartbeat time series in exercise test.

The heartbeat time series of the electrocardiogram recorded during exercise test clearly reflects the physiological control mechanism of the autonomic nervous system on heart rate. This series shows both decreasing and increasing trends and variability of the variance. We analyse the series of intervals between two consecutive extrema, i.

KlPMR1 inactivation and calcium addition enhance secretion of non-hyperglycosylated heterologous proteins in Kluyveromyces lactis.

The Kluyveromyces lactis KlPMR1 gene is the functional homologue of Saccharomyces cerevisiae PMR1 which encodes a Ca(2+)-ATPase localized in the Golgi apparatus. We studied the effects of KlPMR1 inactivation on the glycosylation and secretion of native and heterologous proteins in K. lactis.

Role of the cholinergic system and of apamin-sensitive Ca2+-activated K+ channels on rabbit jejunum spontaneous activity and on the inhibitory effects of adrenoceptor agonists.

1. One reason why rabbit jejunum is suitable for studying the mechanisms underlying the actions of the various neurotransmitters and their interactions is its spontaneous motility. The main regulator of spontaneous motility is the cholinergic system.

Interactions between cholecystokinin and opioids in the isolated guinea-pig ileum.

1. Although cholecystokinin octapeptide sulphate (CCK-8) activates the opioid system of isolated guinea-pig ileum (GPI) whether it activates the mu- or kappa-system, or both, remains unclear. Neither is it known whether CCK-8 influences the withdrawal responses in GPI preparations briefly exposed to opioid agonists.