Localisation des séquences régulatrices de la transcription. Application aux gènes de la famille de la prolactine.

in Annales d'Endocrinologie (1986), 47

We are studying nucleotide sequences responsible for the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Our test system comprises the human genes coding for prolactin (hPRL), growth hormone (hGH-N) and ... [more ▼]

We are studying nucleotide sequences responsible for the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression. Our test system comprises the human genes coding for prolactin (hPRL), growth hormone (hGH-N) and placental lactogen (hCS-B). We have cloned these genes and are searching within their sequences for in vitro binding sites of the human glucocorticoid receptor on the hGH-N and hCS-B genes; the in vivo activity of such DNA sequences by assaying hybrid gene expression in transfected cells; in vivo "enhancer" activity of different hPRL gene fragments linked to a marker gene and transfected in cultured cells. [less ▲]

Importance of the enveloppe glycoprotein gp51 in the diagnosis of BLV infection and in the development of an anti-BLV subunit vaccine.

in Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. Supplement (1986), (suppl 10 A), 209

Effects of marrow grafting on preleukemia cells and thymic nurse cells in C57BL/Ka mice after a leukemogenic split-dose irradiation.

in Journal of the National Cancer Institute (1986), 77(5), 1079-85

A split-dose regimen of whole-body irradiation (4 X 175 rad at weekly intervals) induced thymic lymphomas in C57BL/Ka mice after a latent period of 3-9 months. Meanwhile, preleukemia cells arose in the ... [more ▼]

A split-dose regimen of whole-body irradiation (4 X 175 rad at weekly intervals) induced thymic lymphomas in C57BL/Ka mice after a latent period of 3-9 months. Meanwhile, preleukemia cells arose in the thymus and bone marrow and persisted until the onset of lymphomas. Simultaneously, thymic lymphopoiesis was impaired; thymocyte numbers were subnormal and thymic nurse cells disappeared in a progressive but irreversible fashion. The depletion of these lymphoepithelial complexes, which are normally involved in the early steps of thymic lymphopoiesis, was related to altered prothymocyte activity in bone marrow and to damaged thymic microenvironment, perhaps as a consequence of the presence of preleukemia cells. The grafting of normal bone marrow cells after irradiation prevented the development of lymphomas. However, marrow reconstitution did not inhibit the induction of preleukemia cells. They disappeared from the thymus during the second part of the latent period. At the same time, thymic lymphopoiesis was restored; thymocytes and nurse cell numbers returned to normal as a consequence of the proliferation of grafted marrow-derived cells within the thymus. The results thus demonstrated an intimate relationship between preleukemia cells and an alteration of thymic lymphopoiesis, which particularly involved the nurse cell microenvironment. Some preleukemia cells in marrow-reconstituted, irradiated mice derived from the unirradiated marrow inoculate. Thus these cells acquired neoplastic potential through a factor present in the irradiated tissues. The nature of this indirect mechanism was briefly discussed. [less ▲]

Médecine, Thérapeutiques et Plantes médicinales

in Journal de Pharmacie de Belgique (1986), 41(Supplement), 3-10

In the Western World, as many people became concerned at the potency and side effects of new drugs, there is an increasing interest in the alternative systems, including phytotherapy, and as the ... [more ▼]

In the Western World, as many people became concerned at the potency and side effects of new drugs, there is an increasing interest in the alternative systems, including phytotherapy, and as the pharmacist must be the best qualified to advise on, and supply all drugs (e.g. herbal products) we give below our scientific opinion about the real position of plants in modern therapy. Records extant from Ancien egypt, Assyria, Greece and roma show that the use of plants for medicinal purposes exetnd back to our earliest recorded history. during the course of history, the cure of disease and the use of medicinal plants has been much influenced by religious practice and the exercise of magical rites. Thus the philosophy of the "Doctrine of Signatures" introduced by Paracelsus in the sixteenth century had considerable sway for four centuries and was not completely abandoned until the modern era of phytochemistry and pharmacology gave an alternative system for the rationalization of the use of plants in medicine. However, for most of herbal remedies, it is not still possible to demonstrate or evaluate their pharmacological activity, and the situation is complicated by the frequent use of a number of drugs in combination, the supposed active constituents of which have not been elucidated. Arising from this, orthodox medicine came to disregard sub "polypharmaceutical" preparations and concentrated research on the isolation of natural individual components having, for example, demonstrable anticancer, hypotensive ; antiplasmodial or antimicrobial properties. [less ▲]

Le traitement de l'hypertension artérielle: nouvelles stratégies

in Revue Médicale de Bruxelles (1986), 7

For years now, hypertensive patients have been treated following the general rules known as the stepped care program. This approach is presently criticized. The recent interest for new drug treatment, the ... [more ▼]

For years now, hypertensive patients have been treated following the general rules known as the stepped care program. This approach is presently criticized. The recent interest for new drug treatment, the introduction of new first fine drugs, the use of lower dose of antihypertensive agents and the search for prediction of the response have to be introduced in our actual management of the hypertensive patient. [less ▲]

De l'origine du flamand: symptôme du système littéraire de la jeune Belgique

in La Licorne (1986), (12), 187-196

This article analyses a publication by the French-speaking Bruges archivist Octave Belepierre, in which the 'Flemish' language is glorified. This defence is to be seen within the context of Belgian ... [more ▼]

This article analyses a publication by the French-speaking Bruges archivist Octave Belepierre, in which the 'Flemish' language is glorified. This defence is to be seen within the context of Belgian romantic nationalism and its attempts to construct a distinctive and solid identity for the Belgian nation. [less ▲]

Autoionization in Diatomic Molecules: an example of Electrostatic Autoionization in CO.

in Zeitschrift für Physik. D, Atoms, Molecules, and Clusters (1986), 2

A review is presented of the different types of autoionization which have been studied theoretically in diatomic molecules: electronic (or electrostatic), rotational, spin-orbit and vibrational ... [more ▼]

A review is presented of the different types of autoionization which have been studied theoretically in diatomic molecules: electronic (or electrostatic), rotational, spin-orbit and vibrational autoionizations. An example involving a large number of vibrational channels is treated. It concerns the electrostatic autoionization in the 730-708 Angstöm wavelength region which appears in the CO photoionization spectrum. The structure observed at 721 Angstrôm is explained by the enhancement in intensity of numerous levels of Rydberg series converging to excited levels of the A 2Pi state caused by two autoionized Rydberg levels with a B 2Sigma+ core. [less ▲]

Series episcoporum Ecclesiae Catholicae Occidentalis, t. II

in Moyen Age (Le) (1986)

Histoire de l'art et intérêt de connaissance

in Art&Fact (1986), 5

Effects of E. Coli endotoxin on pulmonary resistance in intact dogs

in Critical Care Medicine (1986), 14

Anaclitisme, syndrome d'abandon et de dépression essentielle

in Acta Psychiatrica Belgica (1986), 86(2), 93-102

Role de l' alpha 1-glycoproteine acide plasmatique dans la fixation de l'aminopyrine.

in Archives Internationales de Physiologie et de Biochimie (1986), 94(5), 317-22

Under certain pathological conditions the binding of various substances by serum proteins is altered. The plasma concentrations of alpha 1-acid glycoprotein, also known as orosomucoid are reported to be ... [more ▼]

Under certain pathological conditions the binding of various substances by serum proteins is altered. The plasma concentrations of alpha 1-acid glycoprotein, also known as orosomucoid are reported to be elevated in stressful situation and in certain disease states like acute myocardial infarction. The binding of aminopyrine to serum proteins and alpha 1-acid glycoprotein was determined using equilibrium dialysis. It appears that alpha 1-acid glycoprotein has specific binding sites for aminopyrine. Aminopyrine was also bound to other serum proteins. On addition the results indicate that an increase of alpha 1-acid glycoprotein to concentrations such as those seen in some pathological states does not really alter the percent of aminopyrine bind to serum proteins. [less ▲]

Application of the Gini index to measure the concentration on several agricultural international markets

in Tropicultura (1986), 6(4), 163-166

This paper studies the level of concentration of several agricultural products exports whose roles are important in developing countries. The Gini index was determined as it measures the level of ... [more ▼]

This paper studies the level of concentration of several agricultural products exports whose roles are important in developing countries. The Gini index was determined as it measures the level of competition within the different markets. After a description of the index, eight products were studied : bovine meat, poultry meat, eggs in the shell, rice, sugar, tea, rubber and palm oil. For each of them, the Gini index was calculated according to the data of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980 and 1985. A comparison was made between the years 1965 and 1985 in order to show the evolution of the relative importance of the different exporting countries. ln conclusion, the successes, failures or changing goals of the agricultural policy of these countries could be evaluated. [less ▲]

Serum creatine kinase isoenzyme MB concentration after endomyocardial biopsy.

in Clinica Chimica Acta (1986), 157(1), 55-63

Serum total creatine kinase (CK), CK-MB and myoglobin (Mb) were serially determined in 17 patients who underwent endomyocardial biopsy. Mean total CK levels increased from 36 +/- 27 U/l 30 min before ... [more ▼]

Serum total creatine kinase (CK), CK-MB and myoglobin (Mb) were serially determined in 17 patients who underwent endomyocardial biopsy. Mean total CK levels increased from 36 +/- 27 U/l 30 min before biopsy to a maximum of 112 +/- 77 U/l 8 h following the procedure (p less than 0.05). Similarly, Mb concentrations rose from 57 +/- 55 micrograms/l to 119 +/- 57 micrograms/l 30 min after biopsy (p less than 0.05). Normalization of total CK and Mb levels occurred within 16 and 8 h, respectively. A new immunoenzymetric assay (IEMA) was used to measure the mass concentration of the CK-MB molecule. The initial CK-MB levels were 0.2 +/- 0.4 microgram/l; a small but significant elevation was recorded as early as 2 h after biopsy (1.6 +/- 1.5 micrograms/l, p less than 0.05). CK-MB returned to initial concentration 16 h after the beginning of the procedure. Comparison with the maximum CK-MB levels recorded in 16 myocardial infarction patients (258 +/- 172 micrograms/l, range 90-680 micrograms/l) indicated that the modest increase of CK-MB level detected after biopsy probably reflects a limited endomyocardium lesion at the sampling site, excluding any significant myocardial damage. Total CK and Mb, which showed more pronounced elevations than CK-MB, are likely to originate from other sources than the myocardium. [less ▲]

Analyse macroséismique du tremblement de terre survenu à Liège le 8 novembre 1983

in Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique (1986), 109

Theoretical Study of Electronic Autoionization in CO: Vibrationally resolved results between 17 and 18.3 eV.

in Physical Review. A : General Physics (1986), 34(4), 2920-2935

We have theoretically studied the electronic autoionization between 17 and 18.3 eV of Rydberg series converging to the B 2Sigma+ state of CO+ (RB series). We have obtained partial and vibrationally ... [more ▼]

We have theoretically studied the electronic autoionization between 17 and 18.3 eV of Rydberg series converging to the B 2Sigma+ state of CO+ (RB series). We have obtained partial and vibrationally resolved differential and total photoionization cross sections by combining ab initio electronic quantities with a variant of the two-step multichannel quantum defect theory (MQDT). The formalism of the Feshbach projection operators is used to separate the electronic quantities needed in the first and second steps of the MQDT. We have introduced the vibrational motion within the Condon approximation. Our results lead to new unambiguous assignments of the RB series. The vibrationally resolved cross sections, the associated branching ratios, and the background and resonant features are discussed in detail and compared with the available experimental data. There is an overall agreement between theory and experiement except for the angular distribution of photoelectrons. [less ▲]

Relations entre les conditions d'habitat et la pathologie infectieuse

in Annales de Médecine Vétérinaire (1986), 130(7), 485-496

La valorisation du sang d'abattoirs en Belgique.

in Revue de l’Agriculture = Landbouwtijdschrift (1986), 39(juillet-août, n°4), 765-769

Cet article comprend une analyse sommaire des possibilités de valorisation du sang recueilli dans les abattoirs d'animaux de boucherie. Après un bref exposé sur la législation belge en la matière et sur ... [more ▼]

Cet article comprend une analyse sommaire des possibilités de valorisation du sang recueilli dans les abattoirs d'animaux de boucherie. Après un bref exposé sur la législation belge en la matière et sur les techniques qui permettent un traitement du sang, les auteurs ont estimé les quantités produites au départ des abattoirs belges et qualifié le réseau de collecte en Wallonie. [less ▲]

A 3D numerical model of the Northern Bering Sea

in Environmental Software (1986), 2

Contingent Negative Variation in Headache

in Annals of Neurology (1986), 19(1), 78-80

Contingent negative variation (CNV), an event-related slow cerebral potential, was analyzed in 79 consecutive headache patients. Compared to normal controls (n = 33), CNV did not differ in tension ... [more ▼]

Contingent negative variation (CNV), an event-related slow cerebral potential, was analyzed in 79 consecutive headache patients. Compared to normal controls (n = 33), CNV did not differ in tension headache (n = 21) or in combined headaches with a predominant tension component (n = 13). The mean amplitude of CNV was significantly (p less than 0.001) increased in migraine (n = 29) as well as in combined headache with predominant migraine (n = 16). All migraineurs were studied between attacks and without prophylactic treatment. CNV may be a useful diagnostic test in headache. Its increased amplitude in migraine might reflect central catecholaminergic hyperactivity. [less ▲]

Une sous-filière agro-industrielle valorisable en Wallonie : les cadavres d'animaux et les déchets d'abattoirs

in Wallonie (1986), 13(75/76), 199-206

Perception de cinq parcs industriels liégeois. Recherche sur les représentations spatiales des entrepreneurs

in Notes de Recherches de la Société géographique de Liège (1986), (6), 134-146

Through a survey of firms located in Liège five industrial parks with different characteristics, we investigated the perception of their own industrial park and other parks studied. We also tried to ... [more ▼]

Through a survey of firms located in Liège five industrial parks with different characteristics, we investigated the perception of their own industrial park and other parks studied. We also tried to understand how these images are constructed. [less ▲]

'Et ça, c'est du français ?': Comment les locuteurs de 12 à 18 ans se représentent la variété légitime

in Enfance (1986)

Biogéographie et écologie des crossopes (genre Neomys, Kaup 1889)

in Cahiers d'Ethologie (1986), 6(1), 101-120

As it was previously stated by Asselberg (1971), two species of the water shrews occur in Belgium. In fact, they are not easily distinguished from each other. That is why the author studied the frequency ... [more ▼]

As it was previously stated by Asselberg (1971), two species of the water shrews occur in Belgium. In fact, they are not easily distinguished from each other. That is why the author studied the frequency distribution of the mandibular length and the height of the ramus mandibulae in his Neomys samples. All of them were taken from barn owl pellets originating from southern Belgium. This morphological study shows that the mandidular height is a valuable discriminant character since 99.95 % of the water shrew mandibles are higher than 4.50 mm and 99.5 of the Miller's water shrew ones are smaller than this value. The taxonomical status of the Belgian populations of N. anomalus is discussed with the clinal (N to S) size variation of this species in the mind. Finally, distribution maps are presented. The water shrew is widespread all over Belgium and Luxemburg whereas the Miller's water shrew distribution area is restricted to the Ardennes (cambro silurian and low devonian substrates) eastern of the river Meuse. The catching points of this species in Belgium are briefly described and the habitat requirements of both species commented. [less ▲]

Beta blockers and the central nervous system.

in Cephalalgia : An International Journal of Headache (1986), 6 Suppl 5

The exact mechanism of action of beta blockers in migraine remains undetermined. An effect on the central nervous system (CNS) might be a factor. The evidence from the literature indicates that the ... [more ▼]

The exact mechanism of action of beta blockers in migraine remains undetermined. An effect on the central nervous system (CNS) might be a factor. The evidence from the literature indicates that the anatomical and chemical targets for these drugs are present in the mammalian brain, that they readily penetrate the brain, and that they may modify CNS functions. The present study shows that psychomotor tests and contingent negative variation (CNV), an event related slow cerebral potential, both of which are abnormal in untreated migraineurs, tend to normalize after treatment with the beta blocker metoprolol. Moreover, a strong positive correlation was found between the amplitude of CNV and the clinical efficacy of beta blockers in migraineurs. One might hypothesize that a hyperactive central catecholaminergic state in migraine might be the common denominator between reduced performance on psychomotor testing and enhanced CNV. It remains to be determined whether this is due to hyperactivity of catecholaminergic neurons or to hypersensitivity of catecholamine receptors. [less ▲]

Altered endocrine and behavioral responses with reproductive aging in the male Japanese quail.

in Hormones and Behavior (1986), 20(1), 83-94

Experiments were conducted to further characterize the age-related decline in reproductive capability previously described in the male Japanese quail. Behavioral testing of a large number of males in ... [more ▼]

Experiments were conducted to further characterize the age-related decline in reproductive capability previously described in the male Japanese quail. Behavioral testing of a large number of males in several age groups confirmed earlier results that showed a significant reduction in courtship and mating behavior by 80 weeks of age. Intact males, 78 weeks of age, that showed no reproductive behavior were given Silastic implants containing testosterone. This treatment restored behavior in 80% of the males. Gonadal regression induced by exposure to shortened photoperiod followed by transfer to a stimulatory photoperiod did not successfully restore the endocrine or behavioral components of reproduction. Males of two age groups, 42 and 208 weeks of age, were categorized as behaviorally active or inactive and then castrated. Eight weeks later they were given implants containing testosterone. Older males required longer exposure time to the exogenous steroid and in some cases, an additional implant to restore mating behavior as compared to younger males. The presence or absence of behavioral activity prior to castration did not affect the length of time required for restoration of behavior. Challenge with exogenous luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone revealed that there was reduced release of luteinizing hormone in aged, behaviorally inactive males as compared to young males. Results of these experiments in addition to previous data give evidence that age-related changes occur at the level of the hypothalamus and pituitary as well as at the level of the gonads. [less ▲]

Les conduites temporelles chez le jeune enfant: Lacunes et perspectives de recherche

in Année Psychologique (L') (1986), 86

The main purpose of this critical overview of current knowledge in the field of the development of timing behavior in young children is to pave the way of future research. Traditional psycho-physiological ... [more ▼]

The main purpose of this critical overview of current knowledge in the field of the development of timing behavior in young children is to pave the way of future research. Traditional psycho-physiological methods have supplied coherent data on the estimation and perception of duration in children over age six. Only a few unsystematic studies have dealt with early temporal conditioning. To determine whether complex temporal regulations in the adult human are the result of a continuous process, deriving from elementary forms of temportal organization of activity, much more data are needed on infant adaptation to time, as well as on the role of language and capacities for inhibition in the evolution of temporal behavior. Furthermore, studies on the physiological bases of internal timing mechanisms and the ontogenesis of temporal regulation in young animals should help to assess the relative weight of early experience, maturation and cognitive development in the child. [less ▲]

Bovine leukemia virus as an inducer of bovine leukemia

in Animal models of retrovirus infection and their relationship to aids (1986)

Iconographies de saints mosans :San Marino (USA), The Huntington Library HM 3027

in Bulletin de la Société Royale Le Vieux-Liège (1986)

The Economic performance of self-managed firms: a comparative perspective

in Annals of Public and Cooperative Economics = Annales de l'Economie Publique, Sociale et Coopérative (1986), (1), 3-9

A parametric approach to colour rendering

in Die Farbe (1986), 32/33

Signification physiopathologique des dosages radioimunologiques des kininogenes humains.

in Pathologie et Biologie (1986), 34(1), 19-24

We quantify total and high molecular weight kininogens by radioimmunoassay. The main characteristic of these molecules is the release of kinins. In this paper we would compare the antigenicity of ... [more ▼]

We quantify total and high molecular weight kininogens by radioimmunoassay. The main characteristic of these molecules is the release of kinins. In this paper we would compare the antigenicity of kininogens with their pharmacological property. [less ▲]

Isolation of follicular dendritic cells from human tonsils and adenoids. VI. Analysis of prostaglandin secretion.

in Annales de l'Institut Pasteur. Immunologie (1986), 137D(3), 369-82

Follicular dendritic cells (FDC) are able to fix high amounts of immune complexes by C3b or Fc receptors without endocytosis and for long periods of time. In order to determine the function of this ... [more ▼]

Follicular dendritic cells (FDC) are able to fix high amounts of immune complexes by C3b or Fc receptors without endocytosis and for long periods of time. In order to determine the function of this retention, we analysed the secretion of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) by FDC in vitro; indeed, it is well-known that immune complex fixation on cells may induce PGE2 production. FDC were isolated by enzymic digestion of lymph follicles dissected under the biomicroscope from human tonsils or adenoids. Isolated FDC appeared as spherical clusters where they enveloped lymphoid cells with their cytoplasmic extensions. Tests were performed in synthetic culture media or in media supplemented with foetal calf serum. PGE2 production in FDC suspensions was compared to that of lymphocyte or macrophage-enriched populations prepared from the same human tonsils. In all experimental conditions, FDC and macrophage-enriched cell populations produced high levels of PGE2, inversely to lymphoid cell populations. This secretion was inhibited by indomethacin. At the ultrastructural level, we also showed that 3H-arachidonic acid was metabolized in cell membranes of all three cell types. The PGE2 produced in the culture media, according to our experimental conditions, do not influence cell proliferation, as assessed by 3H-thymidine incorporation tests on phytohaemagglutinin-stimulated lymphocytes. [less ▲]

A sexually dimorphic nucleus in the quail preoptic area.

in Neuroscience Letters (1986), 64(2), 129-34

The cytoarchitectural analysis of the preoptic-anterior hypothalamic region of the Japanese quail reveals a sexual dimorphism in the total volume of the medial preoptic nucleus (significantly larger in ... [more ▼]

The cytoarchitectural analysis of the preoptic-anterior hypothalamic region of the Japanese quail reveals a sexual dimorphism in the total volume of the medial preoptic nucleus (significantly larger in males than in females). Different nuclei of the region (dorsal preopticus, suprachiasmaticus) do not show any statistically significant difference. The sex-related difference is more consistent comparing the distribution of dark volume. This last is due to a larger number of cells containing high amount of Nissl's substance in male than in female. Present findings represent the first example of sexual dimorphism in the avian hypothalamus. [less ▲]

Dating the Horta Da Torre Formation, a new lithostratigraphic unit of the Ferreira-Ficalho Group, South Portugese Zone: geological consequences.

in Communication Service Geologique du Portugal (1986), 72(1-2), 129-135

Essay in industrial typology of the Belgian communes

in Bulletin de la Société Belge d'Etudes Géographiques = Tijdschrift van de Belgische Vereniging voor Aardrijkskundige Studies (1986), LV

Essai de typologie industrielle des communes belges La typologie industrielle proposée dans cet article est sans conteste le premier essai de classification des communes belges intégrant à la fois l ... [more ▼]

Essai de typologie industrielle des communes belges La typologie industrielle proposée dans cet article est sans conteste le premier essai de classification des communes belges intégrant à la fois l'importance du fait industriel dans la commune et le type d'industries présentes. Au départ des 36 données sélectionnées dans les statistiques du Cadastre et de l'O.N.S.S., 11 variables ont été construites. L'analyse en composantes principales a permis d'individualiser quatre facteurs rendant compte de près de 80% de la variation totale; ces quatre composantes sont représentatives de la grande industrie, de l'industrie légère, du poids industriel (part relative de l'industrie dans la commune) et des fabrications métalliques. Sur base des scores obtenus sur ces quatre composantes, il a été ensuite possible d'établir une typologie des communes en huit classes ayant chacune un profil précis, profil qui, par ailleurs, oppose sou¬vent Flandre et Wallonie, communes rurales et centres urbains. [less ▲]

Retention of immune complexes by murine lymph node or spleen follicular dendritic cells. Role of antibody isotype.

in Scandinavian Journal of Immunology (1986), 24(3), 327-34

Using monoclonal anti-trinitrophenyl (TNP) antibodies complexed to TNP-myoglobin-coated gold particles, we analysed at the ultrastructural level the retention by follicular dendritic cells (FDC) of immune ... [more ▼]

Using monoclonal anti-trinitrophenyl (TNP) antibodies complexed to TNP-myoglobin-coated gold particles, we analysed at the ultrastructural level the retention by follicular dendritic cells (FDC) of immune complexes containing various antibody isotypes. Gold-labelled immune complexes were injected subcutaneously or intravenously into naive mice and, after 24 h, germinal centres of draining lymph nodes or spleen were examined by electron microscopy. FDC generally retained complexes containing IgG2a and IgG2b better than those formed with IgG1 or IgG3. IgM was rarely retained. FDC isolated from lymph nodes or spleens were incubated in vitro with gold-labelled complexes in a serum-free medium. IgG2a and IgG2b complexes were also retained in vitro in large quantities by FDC; IgG1 and IgG3 complexes were retained in smaller quantities or in highly variable quantities compared with IgG2; IgM complexes were rarely seen on FDC. There was no difference between FDC isolated from lymph nodes or from spleen with respect to the Ig isotypes required for Fc-mediated retention of immune complexes. [less ▲]

Détermination des facteurs dynamisant l'activité d'abattage

in Revue de l’Agriculture = Landbouwtijdschrift (1986), 41(n° 6, novembre-décembre), 1443-1453

Cet article tente de déterminer les éléments appartenant à la filière viande de boucherie susceptibles d'expliquer la répartition spatiale différenciée des abattages en Belgique.

Compte rendu de 'Gesproken Nederlands' (Wilmots, J., S. Nanning & J. Menting, 's-Gravenhage, 1986)

in Neerlandica Extra Muros (1986)

La dendrométrie, l'informatique et la gestion des propriétés forestières

in Mécanisation forestière et mécanisation des industries du bois (1986), (3),

Contingent negative variation and efficacy of beta-blocking agents in migraine

in Cephalalgia : An International Journal of Headache (1986), 6(4), 229-33

Thirty-three patients with common migraine underwent contingent negative variation (CNV) recordings before receiving prophylactic beta-blocker treatment with either metoprolol (27 patients) or propranolol ... [more ▼]

Thirty-three patients with common migraine underwent contingent negative variation (CNV) recordings before receiving prophylactic beta-blocker treatment with either metoprolol (27 patients) or propranolol (6 patients) at mean daily dosages of 110 mg and 122 mg, respectively. After 3 months the therapeutic efficacy of the beta-blocker was assessed in each patient by means of a global severity score and compared with the initial CNV recordings. The mean clinical improvement was 62%. A significant positive correlation was found between CNV amplitude before prophylaxis and the clinical response to beta-blockers: patients with higher CNV tended to respond better to therapy. Eight of 10 patients with a CNV amplitude higher than -25 microV had a more than 50% reduction of the severity score--that is, a good or excellent response to the beta-blocking agent--whereas only 2 of 9 patients with an amplitude lower than -20 microV had a good response. [less ▲]

Le problème des archives dans l'architecture religieuse protodynastique

in Cuneiform Archives and Libraries (CRRAI 30) (1986)

Trypsin-like activity and thromboxane release in adult respiratory distress syndrome.

in Prostaglandins (1986), 32(1), 106-10

Plasmatic immunoreactive trypsin (IRT), thromboxane and trypsin-like enzymatic activity were measured in 117 patients at risk of developing adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (53 multiple injury ... [more ▼]

Plasmatic immunoreactive trypsin (IRT), thromboxane and trypsin-like enzymatic activity were measured in 117 patients at risk of developing adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (53 multiple injury, 30 abdominal surgery, 17 acute pancreatitis, 12 burnt and 5 disseminated intravascular coagulation patients). 69 of these patients developed ARDS. Immunoreactive trypsin and thromboxane were measured by radio-immuno-assay and trypsin-like enzymatic activity by spectrophotometry, using a specific chromogenic substrate. Mean IRT value was 675 ng/ml in ARDS and 265 ng/ml in non ARDS patients (p less than 0.05). Mean IRT value was 685 ng/ml in septic and 170 ng/ml in non septic patients (p less than 0.01). An abnormal trypsin-like enzymatic activity was measured in 26 ARDS patients. In 60 patients (37 ARDS and 23 non ARDS), thromboxane appeared in plasma simultaneously or about 24 hours after the beginning of IRT release. The importance of thromboxane release parallels the intensity of IRT. Originating from pancreas, trypsin can appear in plasma either by absorption from gastrointestinal tract or after pancreatic ischemia. [less ▲]

Enige methodische en levensbeschouwelijke overeenkomsten in het werk van W.F. Hermans, L. Wittgenstein en B. de Spinoza

in Spiegel der Letteren (1986), (4), 234-248

Les usines de destruction en Belgique

in Annales de Gembloux (1986), 92

Microfossiles végétaux

in Mémoires de la Société géologique et minéralogique de Bretagne (1986), 3

8 août 1956

in Sybidi (1986), 12

Low-back pain in nurses: controversial figures

in Journal of Occupational Medicine (1986), 28(6), 461

Les calcaires laminaires du Givétien Supérieur du bord Sud du Bassin de Dinant (Belgique, France. témoins d'une évolution paléoclimatique

in Annales de la Société Géologique de Belgique (1986), 109

Incidence and significance of pericardial effusion in acute myocardial infarction as determined by two-dimensional echocardiography

in Journal of the American College of Cardiology (1986), 8