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  • 1
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    Lasers in medical science 10 (1995), S. 93-104 
    ISSN: 1435-604X
    Keywords: Copper vapour laser ; Electron microscopy ; Illumination time ; Numerical modelling ; Optimal treatment ; Port-wine stain
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine , Physics , Technology
    Notes: Abstract This paper reports the electron microscopy results obtained from two patients who were treated with 5 W of yellow (578 nm) light from a copper vapour laser with an illumination time of 3.6 ms and a 0.3 mm spot diameter. The endpoint of treatment was transient blanching. Following treatment, erythema was observed. There was minimal damage to the epidermis and non-vascular tissue such as the nerve fibres. There was severe damage to the endothelial cells of the ectatic vessels. Twenty-four hours after treatment, platelet activation and collagen were present, indicating that these vessels were no longer viable. Theoretical calculations are used to determine the flow of heat within and away from a 50μm diameter vessel. From this, heating of the entire vessel is shown to occur with illumination times of 4 ms, with minimal heating of the non-vascular tissue. Shorter illuminations do not heat the entire vessel, while the use of longer illumination times will cause excessive damage to the surrounding non-vascular tissue. Illumination times close to 4 ms must be regarded as optimal.
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  • 2
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    Journal of molecular medicine 73 (1995), S. 73-77 
    ISSN: 1432-1440
    Keywords: Chloroquine ; Cardiomyopathy ; Heart ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Light microscopic and ultrastructural findings in patients suffering from chloroquine-induced cardiomyopathy are reviewed. Based on our own observations in an autopsy case, functional and morphological similarities between chloroquine effects and hereditary lysosomal storage diseases are discussed.
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  • 3
    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Keywords: Graft-versus-host disease ; Cell blebs ; Light microscopy ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Subnuclear blebbing of the superficial colonic epithelium, a rarely described light and electron microscopic change in graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), was studied in a murine model of GVHD. Severity of changes induced by transfer of various donor T cell subsets to irradiated, allogeneic recipients, and association with more severe alterations such as erosions and ulceration were evaluated. By light microscopy the basal region of the superficial enterocytes was greatly expanded by eosinophilic to amphophilic, flocculent, sometimes vacuolated material. By electron microscopy these changes were found to be organelle-poor, cytoplasm-filled protrusions from the basal surface of the epithelium. In this model, helper T cells (CD4+-enriched, CD8+-depleted T cells) transplanted after high dose irradiation were capable of causing the change suggesting cytokine responses may be involved in mediating the cellular injury seen histologically. Close association of blebbing and erosions suggest the blebbing may be the precursor to epithelial erosion or denudation seen in severe intestinal GVHD.
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  • 4
    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Keywords: Giant cell tumour of bone ; In vitro resorption ; Leukaemia inhibitory factor ; Synthetic calcium phosphate ; Electron microscopy
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Osteoclastic cells from giant cell tumour of bone (GCT) of bone provide a rich source for investigation of cellular mechanisms leading to formation of multinucleated cells, the resorption process and involvement of hormones and cytokines in these events. In the present study we investigated the effect of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (VD3) and leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF) on the resorbing potential of osteoclast of GCT origin using quantitative image-analysis of resorption lacunae in an in vitro dentine model. While VD3 unsignificantly increased the number of resorption pits and implicated surface after 7 days of GCT cell culturing, the stimulative effect of LIF was statistically significant. In cultures supplemented with LIF (5000 U/ml) the number of lacunae and resorption surface increased by 38% and 55%, respectively, when compared with control cultures. We suggest that both osteotropic agents increased osteoclastic activity, as the number of multinucleated cells was similar in control and experimental cultures. Seeding of GCT cells on biphasic calcium phosphate substratum revealed the relative inability of osteoclastic cells to resorb this synthetic material.
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  • 5
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    Virchows Archiv 426 (1995), S. 523-528 
    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Keywords: Von Hippel-Lindau disease ; Neuroendocrine tumour ; Electron microscopy ; Flow cytometry ; Immunohistochemistry
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract A 21-year-old woman with a family history of von Hippel-Lindau disease presented with a mass in the head of the pancreas. Light microscopic features of the tumour suggested neuroendocrine differentiation and although it displayed positive immunostaining for the antigens expected in a neuroendocrine neoplasm, S-100 staining was also present. This unusual feature prompted further evaluation by routine and post-embedding protein-A gold immunoelectron microscopy, which demonstrated the presence of neuroendocrine granules. Tumour cell DNA content was normal by flow cytometry. Although this patient exhibited no other signs of von Hippel-Lindau disease, the presence of a pancreatic tumour with neuroendocrine differentiation demonstrated that she was affected. Future surveillance and genetic counselling will be influenced by this diagnosis.
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  • 6
    ISSN: 1572-9648
    Keywords: Electron microscopy ; Microstructures ; Phase transitions ; Solid mechanics
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics , Physics
    Description / Table of Contents: Sommario Si presentano i risultati di alcuni studi fatti attraverso la microscopia elettronica sulle microstrutture relative a transizioni di fase in una varietà di materiali. I casi comprendono leghe binarie e ternarie, superconduttori TC e materiali C60 e C70; le transizioni esaminate sono diffusionali, displacive o di entrambi i tipi.
    Notes: Abstract In this contribution the results of some electron microscopy studies on microstructures related with phase transitions in a variety of materials will be presented. The materials include binary and ternary alloys, high TC superconductors as well as C60 and C70 fullerenes, while the transitions can be diffusional, displacive or both.
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  • 7
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Key words Tonsillar herniation ; Syringomyelia ; Chiari malformations ; Histology ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract This report describes an experimental model of chronic tonsillar herniation and its effects on the spinal cord. In ten rats, a small piece of chemically induced mammary cancer was transplanted to the supraoccipital bone. In all cases, the transplanted cancers grew into the posterior fossa, destroying the supraoccipital bone and compressing the cerebellum extradurally. In six of the ten rats, tonsillar herniation was observed at 8–14 weeks after transplantation. Transdural infiltration of the tumor cells was not apparent in any animal. In those rats with tonsillar herniation (n = 6), the spinal cord from the C5 to the T8 segments showed enlargement of the central canal without exception. Histological examination revealed the following changes: stretching and thinning of the ependymal cells; swelling of the astrocytic processes; and extracellular edema, predominantly in the dorsal gray matter, but also in the ventral inner portion of the dorsal column. In the control group (n = 4) and those rats without tonsillar herniation (n = 4), such histological changes of the spinal cord were not observed. Although the lesions can not be regarded as representing mature syringomyelia, they most likely constitute an earlier evolutionary stage.
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  • 8
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    Anatomy and embryology 192 (1995), S. 265-274 
    ISSN: 1432-0568
    Keywords: Lymphatics ; Valves ; Microanatomy ; Vimentin filaments ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The microanatomy and ultrastructure of the feline and canine thoracic duct and afferent lymphatics were studied by scanning and transmission electron microscopy. We found that the lymphatic vessels were always terminated by ostial valves of two shapes, crescent- and navicular-like, in a ratio of 4∶1. Specific regulatory structures along the free edges of the valves, including marginal thickenings and buttresses, are described. The tissue and cellular organization of the valve endothelium showed distinct peculiarities, particularly in the orientation and shape of the cells and their microrelief. We found that valvular endothelial cells, especially „tip cells”, which are situated in unfavourable lymphodynamic conditions, were characterized by an increased volume density of intermediate (probably vimentin-based) filaments, suggesting an accommodative mechanism involving such filaments.
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  • 9
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Tonsillar herniation ; Syringomyelia ; Chiari malformations ; Histology ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract This report describes an experimental model of chronic tonsillar herniation and its effects on the spinal cord. In ten rats, a small piece of chemically induced mammary cancer was transplanted to the supraoccipital bone. In all cases, the transplanted cancers grew into the posterior fossa, destroying the supraoccipital bone and compressing the cerebellum extradurally. In six of the ten rats, tonsillar herniation was observed at 8–14 weeks after transplantation. Transdural infiltration of the tumor cells was not apparent in any animal. In those rats with tonsillar herniation (n=6), the spinal cord from the C5 to the T8 segments showed enlargement of the central canal without exception. Histological examination revealed the following changes: stretching and thinning of the ependymal cells; swelling of the astrocytic processes; and extracellular edema, predominantly in the dorsal gray matter, but also in the ventral inner portion of the dorsal column. In the control group (n=4) and those rats without tonsillar herniation (n=4), such histological changes of the spinal cord were not observed. Although the lesions can not be regarded as representing mature syringomyelia, they most likely constitute an earlier evolutionary stage.
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  • 10
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    Acta neuropathologica 90 (1995), S. 194-197 
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Key words Alzheimer's disease ; Paired helical ; filaments ; Electron microscopy ; Tau
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract To investigate if Alzheimer paired helical filaments (PHF) closely resemble twisted ribbons, as indicated by recent high-resolution ultrastructural studies, we compared physical models of twisted ribbons with electron microscopic images of PHF. Uranyl-acetate-stained, isolated PHF with one or two helical turns were compared with scale models of twisted ribbons with one and two helical turns rotated at different angles. The various rotations of the twisted ribbon model corresponded well with the different orientations of randomly dispersed PHF. The electron-dense regions of individual PHF turns previously thought to represent a cross-over site of paired filaments corresponded to the edge of the twisted ribbon when the ribbon was oriented perpendicular to the filament axis. These data indicate that the overall configuration of PHF is a twisted ribbon but does not exclude possible configuration restrictions due to an ordered arrangement of subunits.
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    Acta neuropathologica 90 (1995), S. 194-197 
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Alzheimer's disease ; Paired helical filaments ; Electron microscopy ; Tau
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract To investigate if Alzheimer paired helical filaments (PHF) closely resemble twisted ribbons, as indicated by recent high-resolution ultrastructural studies, we compared physical models of twisted ribbons with electron microscopic images of PHF. Uranyl-acetate-stained, isolated PHF with one or two helical turns were compared with scale models of twisted ribbons with one and two helical turns rotated at different angles. The various rotations of the twisted ribbon model corresponded well with the different orientations of randomly dispersed PHF. The electron-dense regions of individual PHF turns previously thought to represent a cross-over site of paired filaments corresponded to the edge of the twisted ribbon when the ribbon was oriented perpendicular to the filament axis. These data indicate that the overall configuration of PHF is a twisted ribbon but does not exclude possible configuration restrictions due to an ordered arrangement of subunits.
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  • 12
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    Acta neuropathologica 89 (1995), S. 85-95 
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Neonatal de-efferentation ; Sensory denervation ; Electron microscopy ; Intrafusal muscle fibre types ; Postnatal myogenesis
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The ultrastructure of muscle spindles de-efferented by the extirpation of the lumbosacral spinal cord at the age of 2 days and subsequently deprived of their sensory innervation by the section of the sciatic nerve at 3–4 weeks of age was studied in serial sections of 2-month-old rat hindlimb muscles. De-efferentation leaves the primary sensory neurons and their peripheral axons intact and capable of inducing the muscle spindle morphogenesis during the critical period of their development. In de-efferented and subsequently denervated muscle spindles, new supernumerary intrafusal muscle profiles (SIPs) appeared in the muscle spindle A region. They were formed in intimate spatial relation with the original intrafusal muscle fibres (IMFs) predominantly from activated satellite cells derived from both nuclear bag (larger diameter) and nuclear chain fibres. SIPs, however, lacked the typical nuclear accumulations, as well as other ultrastructural distinctions present in control IMFs. The majority of differentiated SIPs separated from original IMFs, whereas the less differentiated SIPs were usually closely apposed to the surface of the parent IMFs and both were covered by the common basal lamina. In some spindles, the original IMFs and/or new SIPs at different stages of their differentiation were found together and they formed clusters of variable shape and composition. In the majority of clusters, all profiles seemed to be isolated along their entire length, although in few clusters, occasional cytoplasmic connections of variable length between intrafusal profiles were found. This result is important for the interpretation of the forthcoming study of expression of muscle spindle-specific myosin heavy chain isoforms in denervated SIPs in rat muscle spindles gradually deprived of their motor and sensory innervation.
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  • 13
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Astrocytes ; Alzheimer's disease ; Electron microscopy ; Paired helical filaments ; Straight tubules
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Ultrastructural investigation of the hippocampal CA1 and CA4 of nine sutopsy-proven cases of dementia of the Alzheimer type (duration of disease: 3–16 years; age: 76–92 years) revealed paired helical filaments (PHFs) and straight tubules (STs) in astrocytes of three advanced cases of long duration (〉13years). The PHFs and STs were indistinguishable from those seen in neurons. The abnormal glial fibrils were confined to the astrocytic processes that were associated with small vessels or, more frequently, with ghost tangles. In both locations the astrocytic PHFs and STs were located in the cytoplasm without limiting membranes, and were thicker than the straight filaments that composed ghost tangles. These findings, combined with the presence of regular constrictions of astrocytic PHFs, suggest that abnormal astrocytic fibers are produced by the glial cells, not engulfed by them. In addition, the presence of these abnormal glial filaments in only advanced, long-duration cases of dementia of the Alzheimer type suggests that disease duration has a significant effect upon the formation of these astrocytic profiles.
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  • 14
    ISSN: 1432-0533
    Keywords: Key words Astrocytes ; Alzheimer's disease ; Electron microscopy ; Paired helical filaments ; Straight tubules
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Ultrastructural investigation of the hippocampal CA1 and CA4 of nine autopsy-proven cases of dementia of the Alzheimer type (duration of disease: 3–16 years; age: 76–92 years) revealed paired helical filaments (PHFs) and straight tubules (STs) in astrocytes of three advanced cases of long duration (〉13 years). The PHFs and STs were indistinguishable from those seen in neurons. The abnormal glial fibrils were confined to the astrocytic processes that were associated with small vessels or, more frequently, with ghost tangles. In both locations the astrocytic PHFs and STs were located in the cytoplasm without limiting membranes, and were thicker than the straight filaments that composed ghost tangles. These findings, combined with the presence of regular constrictions of astrocytic PHFs, suggest that abnormal astrocytic fibers are produced by the glial cells, not engulfed by them. In addition, the presence of these abnormal glial filaments in only advanced, long-duration cases of dementia of the Alzheimer type suggests that disease duration has a significant effect upon the formation of these astrocytic profiles.
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    Anatomy and embryology 192 (1995), S. 257-264 
    ISSN: 1432-0568
    Keywords: Cholinesterases ; Electron microscopy ; Development ; Mouse embryo ; Somites
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract During the development of somites in mouse embryos, widespread activity of unspecific cholinesterase (BuChE) was demonstrated after prolonged incubation. Independent of their position, all somite cells and their derivatives (dermatome, myotome and sclerotome) exhibited enzyme activity in the perinuclear space and in the endoplasmic reticulum. The plasmalemma did not show any enzyme activity. Differentiation of the sclerotome into vertebrae was accompanied by a reduction of BuChE. However, a low enzyme reaction was still present in the first typical differentiated chondroblasts. Notochordal cells were detectable by their high BuChE content. This was also found in cells already showed severe degeneration. In addition to BuChE, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) was first visible on day 9 of embryonic development in newly formed myotubes of the myotomes. Some hypotheses on the functional significance of embryonic BuChE are discussed in the light of these results.
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  • 16
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Bone sialoprotein ; osteoblast ; Bone matrix ; Electron microscopy ; Immunolocalization ; noncollagenous protein
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract Bone sialoprotein was immunolocalized at the EM level in thin Lowicryl K4M sections of rat bone. Because of the unconventional EM morphology of the bone matrix seen in thin demineralized acrylate sections, the pattern of immunolabeling was compared with detailed structural images of demineralized bone obtained using an en bloc treatment of tissue samples with the cationic electron ‘dye’, Malachite Green (MG), which provides stabilization and retention of anionic material throughout specimen processing. A system of structures corresponding to the sites of bone sialoprotein (BSP) immunoreactivity, as seen in Lowicryl K4M thin sections, could be readily identified in the MG-treated, expoxy thin sections. This system includes the cement lines, and aggregates of similar material within mineralized bone and mineralizing osteoid. The virtual identity of BSP distribution with the arrangement of the MG-visualized material indicates that a BSP-enriched, noncollagenous phase can be demonstrated using different, unrelated tissue preparation and imaging protocols for EM. Besides improving our understanding of the distribution of bone sialoprotein in bone, these data assign a previously unrecognized structural dimension to noncollagenous material in the bone matrix.
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  • 17
    ISSN: 1432-0827
    Keywords: Cathepsin inhibitors ; Osteoclasts ; Resorption ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine , Physics
    Notes: Abstract This study was designed to evaluate the effects of specific and potent cathepsin inhibitors on osteoclastic resorptive functions in vitro by means of a novel ultrastructural assay system. Mouse bone marrow cell-derived osteoclasts were suspended on dentine slices and cultured for 48 hours in the presence of either E-64 (a generalized cysteine proteinase inhibitor) or Z-Phe-Phe-CHN2 (a selective cathepsin L inhibitor). After the removal of cultured osteoclasts, co-cultured dentine slices were examined using electron microscopy: backscattered (BSEM), scanning (SEM), and atomic force (AFM). In morphometric analyses of BSEM images, there were no significant differences in the areas of demineralized dentine surfaces between control and inhibitor-treated groups, suggesting that cathepsin inhibitors had no effect on dentine demineralization by cultured osteoclasts. However, in SEM and AFM observations, both inhibitors remarkably reduced to the same extent, the formation of deep resorption lacunae on dentine slices that had resulted from degradation of matrix collagen. In addition, Z-Phe-Phe-CHN2 treatment produced deeper, ring-like grooves with little collagen exposure in shallow resorption lacunae. These results strongly suggest that (1) cathepsins released by osteoclasts are involved in the formation of deep resorption lacunae, and (2) cathepsin L plays a key role in bone resorption.
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    Intensive care medicine 21 (1995), S. 482-489 
    ISSN: 1432-1238
    Keywords: Mucociliary clearance ; Ultrastructural ciliary alterations ; Cilia ; Electron microscopy ; Intubation ; Mechanical ventilation
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to investigate whether reduced bronchial mucus transport velocity (BTV) is associated with a loss of cilia or ultrastructural abnormalities of cilia in intubated patients. Design The patients were studied prospectively in a convenience sample trial. Setting The study took place in a university hospital. Patients and participants 29 orally intubated patients in a surgical ICU. Interventions BTV was measured with radiolabeled microspheres in the right and left primary bronchus. Following these measurements, biopsy samples were taken from the bronchi for scanning (SEM) and transmission (TEM) electron-microscopic investigations. Measurements and results SEM: Patients with normal or slight impaired BTV (group 1,n=14: BTV: 8.5 mm/min (3.8–11.5); median with range) showed more cilia on the luminal surface than patients with markedly depressed BTV (p〈0.05) (group 2,n=15: BTV: 0(0–2.1)). The difference was statistically significant. The BTV values correlated moderately with the number of cilia on the luminal surface (r=0.46;p=0.02). TEM: In group 1, 6.5% (3.9–14.9) of cilia were abnormal (median with range) vs 9.3% (4.9–13.7) in group 2; these differences were not statistically significant. Neither was there any significant correlation between BTV and the frequency of abnormal cilia. Conclusions Impaired mucociliary transport in intubated patients is associated with a loss of cilia rather than ultrastructural abnormalities of cilia, which are less relevant.
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  • 19
    ISSN: 1432-1173
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum ; Lysosomale Stoffwechselstörung ; Elektronenmikroskopie ; Kapillarmikroskopie ; Key words Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum ; Lysosomal disorder ; Electron microscopy ; Capillary microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary In a 22-year-old woman with mental impairment and some signs of dysmorphism, numerous angiokeratomas developed, starting when she was 3 years old and resulting in the clinical picture of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum. Extensive laboratory analyses did not disclose any associated metabolic disorder, and electron microscopy failed to demonstrate lysosomal inclusions. Therefore, this patient can be classified as one of the rare cases of angiokeratoma corporis diffusum without associated metabolic disease (idiopathic angiokeratoma corporis diffusum).
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Bei einer 22jährigen Patientin mit ausgedehnten, ab dem 3. Lebensjahr auftretenden Angiokeratomen im Sinne eines Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum, welche zusätzlich eine Intelligenzminderung und Dysmorphiezeichen aufwies, konnte trotz intensiver Suche laborchemisch keine assoziierte Stoffwechselstörung gefunden werden. Der fehlende Nachweis einer lysosomalen Speicherung in der Elektronenmikroskopie stützte diesen Befund. Somit liegt bei dieser Patientin die seltene Situation eines Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum ohne assoziierte Stoffwechselkrankheit (idiopathisches Angiokeratoma corporis diffusum) vor.
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    Der Pathologe 16 (1995), S. 404-407 
    ISSN: 1432-1963
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Nerval-neuroendokriner Komplex ; Zollinger-Ellison-Syndrom ; Magenschleimhaut ; Elektronenmikroskopie ; Key words Nerve fibre-neuroendocrine cell complex ; Stomach ; Zollinger-Ellison-Syndrom ; Electron microscopy
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary Nerve fibre-neuroendocrine cell complexes (NF-NEC-C's) are neuroendocrine cells located in the lamina propria of the gastrointestinal tract directly connected with nerve fibres of Meissner's plexus. We report on a patient with sporadic Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) with electron microscopically demonstrated multiple NF-NEC-C's in non-antral gastric mucosa. It is suspected that in ZES the hypergastrinaemia may represent a trophic stimulus for the proliferation of NF-NEC-C's in the gastric mucosa.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Unter nerval-neuroendokrinen Komplexen (N-NE-K) versteht man in der Lamina propria mucosae des Magen-Darm-Traktes gelegene Nester neuroendokriner Zellen, die in direktem Kontakt zu Nervenfasern des Meissner-Plexus stehen. Es wird über einen Patienten mit sporadischem Zollinger-Ellison-Syndrom (ZES) berichtet, bei dem sich elektronenmikroskopisch in nonantraler Magenschleimhaut multiple N-NE-K fanden. Möglicherweise stellt die Hypergastrinämie bei ZES einen trophischen Stimulus für die Proliferation von N-NE-K in der Magenschleimhaut dar.
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    Archives of microbiology 163 (1995), S. 300-306 
    ISSN: 1432-072X
    Keywords: Nitrosomonas europea ; Hydroxylamine oxidoreductase (HAO) ; Electron microscopy ; Electron spectroscopic imaging ; Quaternary structure
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    Topics: Biology
    Notes: Abstract The hydroxylamine oxidoreductase from Nitrosomonas europaea was prepared to apparent electrophoretic homogeneity. Electron microscopy of negatively stained preparations of the sample revealed an overall diameter of about 8.8 nm of the enzyme particle. The native structure was determined as a tetrahedron-like assembly of identical subunits exhibiting four protein masses.
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    Archives of microbiology 163 (1995), S. 300-306 
    ISSN: 1432-072X
    Keywords: Key wordsNitrosomonas europea ; Hydroxylamine ; oxidoreductase (HAO) ; Electron microscopy ; Electron ; spectroscopic imaging ; Quaternary structure
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    Topics: Biology
    Notes: Abstract The hydroxylamine oxidoreductase from Nitrosomonas europaea was prepared to apparent electrophoretic homogeneity. Electron microscopy of negatively stained preparations of the sample revealed an overall diameter of about 8.8 nm of the enzyme particle. The native structure was determined as a tetrahedron-like assembly of identical subunits exhibiting four protein masses.
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  • 23
    ISSN: 1432-1173
    Keywords: Schlüsselwörter Morbus Hailey-Hailey ; Pemphigus chronicus benignus familiaris ; Polymerasekettenreaktion ; Herpes-simplex-Virus ; Elektronenmikroskopie ; Histologie ; Key words Hailey-Hailey disease ; Benign familial pemphigus ; Polymerase chain reaction ; Herpes simplex virus ; Electron microscopy ; Histology
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Medicine
    Description / Table of Contents: Summary A 49-year-old man suffered from Hailey-Hailey disease for several years. The patient presented with an acute exacerbation of the disease, which did not respond to oral treatment with high doses of glucocorticosteroids. A skin biopsy was taken and the histological examination indicated a viral infection. Herpes simplex virus was confirmed by electron microscopy (negative staining) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The PCR presents a sensitive and effective molecular-biological method for the diagnosis of viral infections.
    Notes: Zusammenfassung Es wird über einen 49jährigen Patienten berichtet, bei dem seit Jahren ein Morbus Hailey-Hailey bekannt ist. Bei einem Rezidiv der Erkrankung kam es trotz hoher Glukokortikosteroidgaben zu keiner Remission. Erst die erneute diagnostische Abklärung des Rezidivs durch eine Hautprobe ergab den Verdacht auf eine Herpessimplex-Virus-Infektion, die über elektronenmikroskopische Negativkontrastierung und über Polymerasekettenreaktion (PCR) bestätigt werden konnte. Anhand dieser Kasuistik wird auf ein neueres molekularbiologisches Verfahren hingewiesen, das eine sensitive und schnelle Methode zum Virusnachweis darstellt.
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    Astrophysics and space science 224 (1995), S. 81-84 
    ISSN: 1572-946X
    Keywords: Chemistry ; Depletions ; Shocks ; IRAS 05338-0624 ; NGC 1333 IRAS 4
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    Topics: Physics
    Notes: Abstract High resolution interferometer and single-dish observations of young, deeply embedded stellar systems reveal a complex chemistry in the circumstellar environments of low to intermediate mass stars. Depletions of gas-phase molecules, grain mantle evaporation, and shock interactions actively drive chemical processes in different regions around young stars. We present results for two systems, IRAS 05338-0624 and NGC 1333 IRAS 4, to illustrate the behavior found and to examine the physical processes at work.
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    ISSN: 1432-2307
    Keywords: Adult Niemann-Pick disease ; Generalized AL-amyloidosis ; Progressive liver failure ; Fibroblast culture ; Immunohistochemistry ; Electron microscopy
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    Topics: Medicine
    Notes: Abstract We report a case in which an adult form of Niemann-Pick disease (type B of NPD) was associated with a rapidly progressive generalized AL amyloidosis of kappa type. Both diagnosis were made by biopsy, the NPD by bone marrow biopsy and fibroblast culture, the amyloidosis by liver biopsy. Malignant non-Hodgkin lymphoma was not found. The patient, a 67-year-old woman, died from hepatic coma subsequent to a progressive liver failure. We discuss possible relations between the lysosomal storage disease and the development and rapid progression of amyloidosis.
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  • 26
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Key words: Node of Ranvier ; Axon ; Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) ; Retrograde axonal transport ; Electron microscopy ; Cat
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was injected into the left dorsal column nuclei of adult cats. Large dorsal funiculi axons of the C3, C5, C8 and L7 segments were searched for HRP-activity after 12, 24, 36 and 48 h using light and electron microscopy. Accumulations of intra-axonal HRP-positive bodies occurred at nodes of Ranvier in the C3–C8 segments at 12, 24 and 36 h and in the L7 segments at 24, 36, and 48 h. The accumulations of HRP in three spatio-temporally different consecutive patterns, noted earlier at nodes of Ranvier in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) portion of feline alpha motor axons for more than 70 h after an intramuscular injection of the enzyme, were not observed in the present material. We suggest that the differences in the modes in which large PNS and CNS axons interact with retrogradely transported HRP are due to differences in the organization of the respective nodal regions. We also emphasize that endocytosis via axon terminals in the CNS normally represents uptake of material from an extracellular space which is controlled and protected by the blood-brain barrier. This is in contrast to endocytosis via axon terminals in a muscle, which represents uptake of material from an extracellular space openly exposed to influx of different substances from the blood stream.
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    Keywords: Key words: Lateral heart nerve ; FMRFamide ; Allatostatin ; Coexistence ; Mirror-section ; Axosomatic synapses ; Electron microscopy ; Periplaneta americana (Insecta)
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. Both allatostatin immunoreactivity (AS-IR) and FMRFamide immunoreactivity (FMRFa-IR) have been demonstrated light-microscopically in the lateral heart nerve of Periplaneta americana. The identical labeling of some fibers suggests the coexistence of the two antigens. Electron-microscopically, six granule types in the peripheral part of the lateral heart nerve can be distinguished according to their size and density (types 1–6). These granule types can be subdivided immunocytochemically by means of a new mirror-section technique. Granules of types 4 and 5 always exclusively show FMRFa-IR. In the populations of fibers containing granules of types 1 and 6, axon profiles can be found that contain granules colocalizing FMRFa-IR and AS-IR. Other axon profiles of these populations only contain immunonegative granules of the same ultrastructure. Granules of type 2 can be differentiated immunocytochemically in three forms in the same section: In some fibers, they are nonreactive; in other fibers of the same section, they show FMRFa – IR, whereas in a third fiber type, granules show AS – IR. Finally, granules of type 3 can be observed with FMRFa-IR. In other fibers, they occur with the same ultrastructure but exhibit no immunoreactivity. Two soma types occur in the lateral heart nerve. Soma type I is characterized by the production of electron-dense granules that show FMRFa-IR. Type II is in close contact with various fibers, forming different types of axosomatic synapses, hitherto unknown in Insecta.
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  • 28
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    Keywords: Key words: Spermatozoa ; Acrosome ; Thiols ; Disulphides ; Electron microscopy ; Monomaleimido nanogold ; Macropus eugenii (Marsupialia)
    Source: Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. This study utilised a commercially available monomaleimido-nanogold reagent to directly label cellular thiol groups (SH) of marsupial (tammar wallaby) spermatozoa before and after reduction of disulphides (S-S) with mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride (MEA). The sperm surface, mitochondrial membranes, axoneme and tail fibres were all labelled with gold particles before MEA treatment and the label intensity was increased after S-S reduction. The acrosomal membranes and matrix of spermatozoa contained no detectable SH prior to MEA treatment. However, after moderate MEA treatment (1 mg/ml) gold label was associated with the acrosomal membrane and invaginated acrosomal membrane within the acrosomal matrix. After exposure to 5 and 10 mg/ml MEA, gold particles heavily labelled the acrosomal matrix. Thus, the acrosomal membranes and matrix of tammar wallaby spermatozoa both contain S-S cross-linked structures, and this may contribute to the unusual stability of the marsupial acrosome. Under all treatment conditions the nucleus remained unlabelled. This is consistent with early studies which indicated that cysteine was absent from the nuclear protamines. The study also demonstrated that monomaleimido-nanogold can be used to resolve SH- and S-S-rich cellular structures directly, in addition to its use to label antibodies and Fab fragments for immunochemical localisation.
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  • 29
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    Keywords: Somatotrophs ; Growth hormone ; Growth hormone-releasing factor ; Secretory granule ; Electron microscopy ; Morphometry ; Rat (Fischer 344)
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The anterior pituitary tissue of male rats injected with growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) was either processed for stereology at the light-and electron-microscopic levels, or homogenized for growth hormone (GH) assay 2–60 min after GRF injection. Secretory granules of somatotrophs became smaller but increased in numerical density 2 min after GRF injection. Their volume density began to increase at 5 min. The frequency of exocytosis of the granules was most prominent as early as 2 min after GRF injection and reduced thereafter. GH levels in the tissue were lowest at 2–5 min, and returned to the control value by 60 min. Serum GH levels were highest at 15 min; even at 60 min, this value was higher than in the controls. These findings suggest that secretory granules in somatotrophs are stimulated to divide by GRF, resulting in a decrease in size and an increase in number. The discrepancy between the earlier formation of new secretory granules and the later restoration of intracellular GH levels implies that GRF first stimulates the synthesis of constituents of granules other than GH, and only later the synthesis of GH, and that newly formed small secretory granules contain less GH. From the clearance rate of serum GH and the frequency of granule exocytosis, it can be estimated that about a half million granules are released to maintain 1 ng/ml of serum GH in rats.
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    Cell & tissue research 280 (1995), S. 183-188 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Blood platelets ; Oxidized LDL ; Cytochalasin D ; Reflection contrast microscopy ; Image analysis ; Electron microscopy ; Human
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract The adhesion of human blood platelets is studied with an in vitro model using reflection contrast microscopy and an image analysis system. The adhesive feature is promoted by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein, which also induces functional morphological changes of platelets. However, when washed platelets are pretreated with 0.05 mM cytochalasin D, oxidized low density lipoprotein (100 μg/ml) causes a slower increase of the adhesion area (11.6 μm2/min) compared to untreated platelets (15.7 μm2/min) or platelets treated by oxidized low density lipoprotein alone (20.5 μm2/min, P〈0.01). These results are supported by light transmission analysis and by transmission electron microscopy. Our experiments suggest that cytochalasin D inhibits the change of platelets in shape induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein, hinders the adhesion, but does not prevent the adhesion entirely.
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  • 31
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    Keywords: Nitric oxide synthase ; Vasoactive intestinal peptide ; Immunohistochemistry ; Electron microscopy ; Submucous plexus ; Guinea-pig
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract In the submucous plexus of the guinea-pig ileum, previous light-microscopic studies have revealed that vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)-immunoreactive and nitric oxide synthase (NOS)-immunoreactive terminals are found predominantly in association with VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies. In this study, double-label immunohistochemistry at the light-microscopic level demonstrated co-localization of NOS-immunoreactivity and VIP-immunoreactivity in axon terminals in submucous ganglia. About 90% of nerve fibres with NOS-immunoreactivity or VIP-immunoreactivity were immunoreactive for both antigens; only about 10% of labelled varicosities contained only NOS-immunoreactivity or VIP-immunoreactivity. The VIP/NOS varicosities were more often seen in the central parts of the ganglia, close to the VIP-immunoreactive cell bodies. Ultrastructural immunocytochemistry with antibodies to VIP was used to determine if NOS/VIP terminals synapse exclusively with VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies. We examined the targets of VIP-immunoreactive boutons in two submucous ganglia from different animals. Serial ultrathin sections were taken through the ganglia after they had been processed for VIP immunocytochemistry. For each cell body, the number of VIP inputs (synapses and close contacts) was determined. The number of VIP-immunoreactive synapses received by the cell bodies of submucous neurons varied from 0–4 and the number of VIP-immunoreactive close contacts varied from 3–10. There was no significant difference between VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies and non-VIP nerve cell bodies in the number of VIP-immunoreactive synapses and close contacts they received. Thus, the implication from light microscopy that NOS/VIP terminals end predominantly on VIP nerve cells was not vindicated by electron microscopy.
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  • 32
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: CD44, adhesion molecule ; Bone ; Osteoclasts ; Osteocytes ; Immunohistochemistry ; Confocal laser scanning microscopy ; Electron microscopy ; Rat (Wistar)
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract CD44 is a multifunctional adhesion molecule that binds to hyaluronic acid, type I collagen, and fibronectin. We have studied the immunohistochemical localization of CD44 in bone cells by confocal laser scanning microscopy and transmission electron microscopy in order to clarify its role in the cell-cell and/or cell-matrix interaction of bone cells. In round osteoblasts attached to bone surfaces, immunoreactivity is restricted to their cytoplasmic processes. On the other hand, osteocytes in bone matrices show intense immunoreactivity on their plasma membrane. Intense immunoreactivity for CD44 can be detected on the basolateral plasma membranes of osteoclasts. There is considerably less reactivity observed in the area of the plasma membrane that is in direct contact with bone. The pre-embedding electron-microscopical method has revealed that CD44 is mainly localized on the basolateral plasma membrane of osteoclasts. However, the ruffled border and clear zone show little immunoreactivity. A CD44-positive reaction can be detected on both plasma membranes in the contact region between osteoclasts and osteocytes. These findings suggest that: 1) cells of the osteoblast lineage express CD44 in accordance with their morphological changes from osteoblasts into osteocytes; 2) osteoclasts express CD44 on their basolateral plasma membrane; 3) CD44 in osteoclasts and osteocytes may play an important role in cell-cell and/or cell-matrix attachment via extracellular matrices.
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  • 33
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    Keywords: Nitric oxide synthase ; Coronary vasculature ; Electron microscopy ; Immunocytochemistry Rat (sprague Dawley) ; Guinea-pig (Dunkin Hartley)
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Ultrastructural investigation of nitrix oxide synthase-immunoreactive nerves closely associated with blood vessels in rat and guinea-pig hearts revealed many labelled nerve fibres in the walls of the main branches of the coronary arteries, and in arterioles, capillaries and post-capillary venules. The number of nitric oxide synthase-containing nerve fibres associated with different vessels, even those of the same calibre, varied. Terminal regions of nitric oxide synthase-immunoreactive fibres were observed in the endocardium and myocardium. Nitric oxide synthase-labelled fibres displayed electrondense immunoproduct in both varicose and intervaricose regions. Immunoreactive axonal varicosities contained both small and large synaptic vesicles. The characteristics of the nitric oxide synthase-immunoreactive nerve fibres observed in the heart and the possibility that these fibres represent the processes of intracardiac neurones and/or sensory neurones of extrinsic origin are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 281 (1995), S. 69-76 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Periodic lamellar granule ; Primary granule ; Chronic myeloproliferative disorder ; Neutrophils ; Electron microscopy ; Human
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Granules consisting of periodically arranged membranous lamellae and amorphous electron-opaque material, i.e., periodic lamellar granules, are present in human neutrophils. To date, no extensive ultrastructural studies have been carried out on these granules because of their infrequent presence in neutrophils. The bone marrow of 18 cases of chronic myeloproliferative disorders, including one case of chronic neutrophilic leukemia in which periodic lamellar granules were frequently seen in neutrophils, was investigated by electron microscopy. Periodic lamellar granules were seen in neutrophils in 12 of the 18 cases at varying frequencies. They were preferentially seen in immature neutrophils. The transverse profiles of these granules revealed concentric complete/incomplete rings or periodic parallel straight lines, i.e., various patterns of lamellar arrangement were present. Periodic lamellar granules were positive for myeloperoxidase and lysozyme at the electron-microscopic level. These results suggest that these granules represent a primary neutrophil granule subtype. However, their functional and pathologic significance remains unknown.
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  • 35
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    Keywords: Key words: Ellipsoids ; Spleen ; Electron microscopy ; Fluorescent microspheres ; Oncorhynchus mykiss (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract. The ultrastructure of ellipsoids in the spleen of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is described. The endothelium of terminations of arterioles bulged into the lumen, and gaps between the endothelial cells were evident. A continuous basal lamina was not present, and there were extensive interdigitations between the endothelial cells and surrounding reticular cells. The interdigitating processes were rich in microfilaments. Intravenously injected colloidal carbon, approximately 0.03 μm in diameter, was held in the reticular matrix of the ellipsoidal wall and taken up by macrophages that extended cellular processes among the reticular and endothelial cells. The intravenous injection of fluorescent polystyrene microspheres of known diameter showed that microspheres with a diameter of 0.5 or 1.0 μm were localised in the red pulp, whereas microspheres with a diameter of 0.15 μm were retained in ellipsoidal walls. Thus, the terminations of splenic arterioles in rainbow trout were found to be consistent with descriptions of ellipsoids in other vertebrates in that they possessed a specialised cuboidal endothelium, lacked a continuous basal lamina, were surrounded by a sheath of macrophages and reticular cells, and had a role in the selective filtration and retention of blood-borne particles.
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  • 36
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    Keywords: Lateral heart nerve ; FMRFamide ; Allatostatin ; Coexistence ; Mirror-section ; Axosomatic synapses ; Electron microscopy ; Periplaneta americana (Insecta)
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract Both allatostatin immunoreactivity (AS-IR) and FMRFamide immunoreactivity (FMRFa-IR) have been demonstrated light-microscopically in the lateral heart nerve of Periplaneta americana. The identifical labeling of some fibers suggests the coexistence of the two antigens. Electron-microscopically, six granule types in the peripheral part of the lateral heart nerve can be distinguished according to their size and density (types 1–6). These granule types can be subdivided immunocytochemically by means of a new mirror-section technique. Granules of types 4 and 5 always exclusively show FMRFa-IR. In the populations of fibers containing granules of types 1 and 6, axon profiles can be found that contain granules colocalizing FMRFa-IR and AS-IR. Other axon profiles of these populations only contain immunonegative granules of the same ultrastructure. Granules of type 2 can be differentiated immunocytochemically in three forms in the same section: In some fibers, they are nonreactive; in other fibers of the same section, they show FMRFa-IR, whereas in a third fiber type, granules show AS-IR. Finally, granules of type 3 can be observed with FMRFA-IR. In other fibers, they occur with the same ultrastructure but exhibit no immunoreactivity. Two soma types occur in the lateral heart nerve. Soma type I is characterized by the production of electron-dense granules that show FMRFa-IR. Type II is in close contact with various fibers, forming different types of axosomatic synapses, hitherto unknown in Insecta.
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  • 37
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    Keywords: Suprachiasmatic nucleus ; Catecholamines ; Dopamine ; Electron microscopy ; Vasoactive intestinal peptide ; Vasopressin ; Rat (Sprague Dawley)
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    Notes: Abstract Catecholaminergic fibers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of adult rats were investigated by use of light- and electron-microscopic immunocytochemistry. The suprachiasmatic nucleus receives a modest density of tyrosine hydroxylase-containing axons, homogeneously distributed in the nucleus and forming varicosities throughout its entire rostro-caudal extension. Immunolabeling with antibodies against dopamine showed that this catecholamine input comprises a dopaminergic component. Many tyrosine hydroxylase-positive cells were localized at the immediate periphery of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. With electron-microscopic examination, dendrites of these neurons were found within the limits of the nucleus as well as at a border zone between the suprachiasmatic nucleus proper and the optic tract where they received unlabeled synapses, providing a morphological support for a possible role of dopaminergic neurons in the integration and/or transfer of light-related signals. More than 91% of catecholaminergic axonal varicosities were found to establish morphologically defined synapses with dendrites. To investigate whether these synapses might be shared with neurons of one or both of the two main peptidergic populations of the nucleus, namely vasoactive intestinal peptide- and vasopressin-containing neurons, we carried out doublelabeling experments combining immunoperoxidase and immunogold-silver labeling. Results showed only a few cases of direct association of the catecholaminergic terminals with these peptidergic categories. In both types of dually stained sections, catecholaminergic synapses were preferentially made with unlabeled dendrites. The homogeneous distribution of tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive fibers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus could therefore reflect a lack of significant catecholaminergic innervation of both vasoactive intestinal peptide- and vasopressin-synthesizing neurons.
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  • 38
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    Keywords: Pituitary ; Gonadotrops ; Crinophagy ; Electron microscopy ; Enzyme cytochemistry ; Immunocytochemistry ; Autoradiography ; Catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract The possible function of globules and irregular membrane-bound masses in the gonadotropin cells of the pituitary of Clarias gariepinus was studied. Strong secretory stimulation led to the disappearance of the secretory granules from gonadotropin cells but globules and irregular masses remained present. Acid phosphatase was detected enzyme-cytochemically in both globules and irregular masses. Radiolabelling with tritiated amino acids followed by autoradiography demonstrated that globules received radioactive material after secretory granules. The latter received radioactive material within 75 min of administration of radioactive amino acids but globules and irregular masses did not. Although some globules became radioactively labelled within 24 h of the administration of radioactive amino acids, irregular masses remained unlabelled during this period. Secretory granules reacted positively with antisera against α and β gonadotropin subunits, whereas globules and irregular masses only reacted with the antiserum against the β subunit. A moderate anti-7B2 immunoreactivity was demonstrated in secretory granules and globules, whereas irregular masses labelled strongly. The combined cytological results indicate that globules and irregular masses are degradative, possibly crinophagic structures which develop by fusional events from secretory granules to globules and then to irregular masses.
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    Keywords: Key words: Pituitary ; Gonadotrops ; Crinophagy ; Electron microscopy ; Enzyme cytochemistry ; Immunocytochemistry ; Autoradiography ; Catfish ; Clarias gariepinus (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract. The possible function of globules and irregular membrane-bound masses in the gonadotropin cells of the pituitary of Clarias gariepinus was studied. Strong secretory stimulation led to the disappearance of the secretory granules from gonadotropin cells but globules and irregular masses remained present. Acid phosphatase was detected enzyme-cytochemically in both globules and irregular masses. Radiolabelling with tritiated amino acids followed by autoradiography demons trated that globules received radioactive material after secretory granules. The latter received radioactive material within 75 min of administration of radioactive amino acids but globules and irregular masses did not. Although some globules became radioactively labelled within 24 h of the administration of radioactive amino acids, irregular masses remained unlabelled during this period. Secretory granules reacted positively with antisera against α and β gonadotropin subunits, whereas globules and irregular masses only reacted with the antiserum against the β subunit. A moderate anti-7B2 immunoreactivity was demonstrated in secretory granules and globules, whereas irregular masses labelled strongly. The combined cytological results indicate that globules and irregular masses are degradative, possibly crinophagic structures which develop by fusional events from secretory granules to globules and then to irregular masses.
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    Cell & tissue research 280 (1995), S. 183-188 
    ISSN: 1432-0878
    Keywords: Key words: Blood platelets ; Oxidized LDL ; Cytochalasin D ; Reflection contrast microscopy ; Image analysis ; Electron microscopy ; Human
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    Topics: Biology , Medicine
    Notes: Abstract. The adhesion of human blood platelets is studied with an in vitro model using reflection contrast microscopy and an image analysis system. The adhesive feature is promoted by oxidatively modified low density lipoprotein, which also induces functional morphological changes of platelets. However, when washed platelets are pretreated with 0.05 mM cytochalasin D, oxidized low density lipoprotein (100 μg/ml) causes a slower increase of the adhesion area (11.6 μm2/min) compared to untreated platelets (15.7 μm2/min) or platelets treated by oxidized low density lipoprotein alone (20.5 μm2/min, P〈0.01). These results are supported by light transmission analysis and by transmission electron microscopy. Our experiments suggest that cytochalasin D inhibits the change of platelets in shape induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein, hinders the adhesion, but does not prevent the adhesion entirely.
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    Keywords: Key words: Suprachiasmatic nucleus ; Catecholamines ; Dopamine ; Electron microscopy ; Vasoactive intestinal peptide ; Vasopressin ; Rat (Sprague Dawley)
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    Notes: Abstract. Catecholaminergic fibers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of adult rats were investigated by use of light- and electron-microscopic immunocytochemistry. The suprachiasmatic nucleus receives a modest density of tyrosine hydroxylase-containing axons, homogeneously distributed in the nucleus and forming varicosities throughout its entire rostro-caudal extension. Immunolabeling with antibodies against dopamine showed that this catecholamine input comprises a dopaminergic component. Many tyrosine hydroxylase-positive cells were localized at the immediate periphery of the suprachiasmatic nucleus. With electron-microscopic examination, dendrites of these neurons were found within the limits of the nucleus as well as at a border zone between the suprachiasmatic nucleus proper and the optic tract where they received unlabeled synapses, providing a morphological support for a possible role of dopaminergic neurons in the integration and/or transfer of light-related signals. More than 91% of catecholaminergic axonal varicosities were found to establish morphologically defined synapses with dendrites. To investigate whether these synapses might be shared with neurons of one or both of the two main peptidergic populations of the nucleus, namely vasoactive intestinal peptide- and vasopressin-containing neurons, we carried out double-labeling experiments combining immunoperoxidase and immunogold-silver labeling. Results showed only a few cases of direct association of the catecholaminergic termin als with these peptidergic categories. In both types of dually stained sections, catecholaminergic synapses were preferentially made with unlabeled dendrites. The homogeneous distribution of tyrosine hydroxylase-immunoreactive fibers in the suprachiasmatic nucleus could therefore reflect a lack of significant catecholaminergic innervation of both vasoactive intestinal peptide- and vasopressin-synthesizing neurons.
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    Keywords: Key words: Thyro-parathyroidectomy ; Parathyroidectomy ; Enamel formation ; Light microscopy ; Electron microscopy ; Rat (Wistar)
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    Notes: Abstract. The effects of thyro-parathyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy or thyroidectomy upon enamel formation in the rat incisor were studied. One control group and four groups of surgically treated rats were used: parathyroid autotransplanted, thyroidectomized, parathyroidectomized, and thyro-parathyroidectomized. One month after surgery, the incisors were processed for light and electron microscopy. The present study revealed perturbations of the Tomes’ process morphology, of the rod pattern in the inner enamel formation, of the enamel surface, and of the mineralization after thyro-parathyroidectomy. After parathyroidectomy, only mineralization defects could be visualised. No effects were observed in enamel after thyroidectomy. A severe hypocalcemic state as seen in thyro-parathyroidectomized rats affects the enamel shape, and mineralization, and the morphology and function of secretory ameloblasts. Knowledge of the way in which the alteration of the enamel surface is produced should contribute to a better understanding of the development of tooth enamel.
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    Keywords: Meninges ; Cerebrospinal fluid ; Electron microscopy ; Aging ; Multilamellar bodies ; Surfactant ; Goldfish ; Carassius auratus (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract In the optic tectum of goldfish, the outer, middle and inner layers of the endomeninx were evident in animals ranging in age from 1 month to several years. The outer layer in young animals consisted of closely overlapping cells with intertwined processes, whereas in the older animals it contained large extracellular spaces. The intermediate layer cells were always arranged in a single continuous layer, but in young animals they overlapped extensively with one another toward their edges whereas in the oldest animals they became extremely flat and non-overlapping. The inner layer included an outer tier of cells with their bases adhering to the intermediate layer, and an inner tier of cells detached from both the intermediate layer and the basal lamina overlying the brain parenchyma. Inner layer cells contained many large vacuoles that were in continuity with the extracellular space. With age, the extracellular space and the vacuolar system expanded, and the inner layer evolved into a meshwork of attenuated cytoplasmic processes embedded in the granular extracellular matrix. Another age-related feature was the accumulation adjacent to the basal lamina of uniform disc-shaped membranous structures, resembling multilamellar bodies of lung surfactant. These “disc bodies” were apparently generated by the coalescence of vesicles formed at the surface of the inner layer cells, possibly as a by-product of protein secretion by these cells.
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    Keywords: Key words: Nitric oxide synthase ; Vasoactive intestinal peptide ; Immunohistochemistry ; Electron microscopy ; Submucous plexus ; Guinea-pig
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    Notes: Abstract. In the submucous plexus of the guinea-pig ileum, previous light-microscopic studies have revealed that vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)-immunoreactive and nitric oxide synthase (NOS)-immunoreactive terminals are found predominantly in association with VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies. In this study, double-label immunohistochemistry at the light-microscopic level demonstrated co-localization of NOS-immunoreactivity and VIP-immunoreactivity in axon terminals in submucous ganglia. About 90% of nerve fibres with NOS-immunoreactivity or VIP-immunoreactivity were immunoreactive for both antigens; only about 10% of labelled varicosities contained only NOS-immunoreactivity or VIP-immunoreactivity. The VIP/NOS varicosities were more often seen in the central parts of the ganglia, close to the VIP-immunoreactive cell bodies. Ultrastructural immunocytochemistry with antibodies to VIP was used to determine if NOS/VIP terminals synapse exclusively with VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies. We examined the targets of VIP-immunoreactive boutons in two submucous ganglia from different animals. Serial ultrathin sections were taken through the ganglia after they had been processed for VIP immunocytochemistry. For each cell body, the number of VIP inputs (synapses and close contacts) was determined. The number of VIP-immunoreactive synapses received by the cell bodies of submucous neurons varied from 0–4 and the number of VIP-immunoreactive close contacts varied from 3–10. There was no significant difference between VIP-immunoreactive nerve cell bodies and non-VIP nerve cell bodies in the number of VIP-immunoreactive synapses and close contacts they received. Thus, the implication from light microscopy that NOS/VIP terminals end predominantly on VIP nerve cells was not vindicated by electron microscopy.
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    Keywords: Key words: CD44 ; adhesion molecule ; Bone ; Osteoclasts ; Osteocytes ; Immunohistochemistry ; Confocal laser scanning microscopy ; Electron microscopy ; Rat (Wistar)
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    Notes: Abstract. CD44 is a multifunctional adhesion molecule that binds to hyaluronic acid, type I collagen, and fibronectin. We have studied the immunohistochemical localization of CD44 in bone cells by confocal laser scanning microscopy and transmission electron microscopy in order to clarify its role in the cell-cell and/or cell-matrix interaction of bone cells. In round osteoblasts attached to bone surfaces, immunoreactivity is restricted to their cytoplasmic processes. On the other hand, osteocytes in bone matrices show intense immunoreactivity on their plasma membrane. Intense immunoreactivity for CD44 can be detected on the basolateral plasma membranes of osteoclasts. There is considerably less reactivity observed in the area of the plasma membrane that is in direct contact with bone. The pre-embedding electron-microscopical method has revealed that CD44 is mainly localized on the basolateral plasma membrane of osteoclasts. However, the ruffled border and clear zone show little immunoreactivity. A CD44-positive reaction can be detected on both plasma membranes in the contact region between osteoclasts and osteocytes. These findings suggest that: 1) cells of the osteoblast lineage express CD44 in accordance with their morphological changes from osteoblasts into osteocytes; 2) osteoclasts express CD44 on their basolateral plasma membrane; 3) CD44 in osteoclasts and osteocytes may play an important role in cell-cell and/or cell-matrix attachment via extracellular matrices.
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    Keywords: Key words: Nitric oxide synthase ; Coronary vasculature ; Electron microscopy ; Immunocytochemistry ; Rat (Sprague Dawley) ; Guinea-pig (Dunkin Hartley)
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    Notes: Abstract. Ultrastructural investigation of nitric oxide synthase-immunoreactive nerves closely associated with blood vessels in rat and guinea-pig hearts revealed many labelled nerve fibres in the walls of the main branches of the coronary arteries, and in arterioles, capillaries and post-capillary venules. The number of nitric oxide synthase-containing nerve fibres associated with different vessels, even those of the same calibre, varied. Terminal regions of nitric oxide synthase-immunoreactive fibres were observed in the endocardium and myocardium. Nitric oxide synthase-labelled fibres displayed electron-dense immunoproduct in both varicose and intervaricose regions. Immunoreactive axonal varicosities contained both small and large synaptic vesicles. The characteristics of the nitric oxide synthase-immunoreactive nerve fibres observed in the heart and the possibility that these fibres represent the processes of intracardiac neurones and/or sensory neurones of extrinsic origin are discussed.
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    Cell & tissue research 281 (1995), S. 69-76 
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    Keywords: Key words: Periodic lamellar granule ; Primary granule ; Chronic myeloproliferative disorder ; Neutrophils ; Electron microscopy ; Human
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    Notes: Abstract. Granules consisting of periodically arranged membranous lamellae and amorphous electron-opaque material, i.e., periodic lamellar granules, are present in human neutrophils. To date, no extensive ultrastructural studies have been carried out on these granules because of their infrequent presence in neutrophils. The bone marrow of 18 cases of chronic myeloproliferative disorders, including one case of chronic neutrophilic leukemia in which periodic lamellar granules were frequently seen in neutrophils, was investigated by electron microscopy. Periodic lamellar granules were seen in neutrophils in 12 of the 18 cases at varying frequencies. They were preferentially seen in immature neutrophils. The transverse profiles of these granules revealed concentric complete/incomplete rings or periodic parallel straight lines, i.e., various patterns of lamellar arrangement were present. Periodic lamellar granules were positive for myeloperoxidase and lysozyme at the electron-microscopic level. These results suggest that these granules represent a primary neutrophil granule subtype. However, their functional and pathologic significance remains unknown.
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    Keywords: Key words: Blood platelets ; Immunocytochemistry ; Electron microscopy ; Coated vesicles ; Clathrin ; Adhesive proteins ; Human
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    Notes: Abstract. Coated membranes and vesicles play an important role in receptor-mediated endocytosis and intracellular trafficking in various cell types, and are also present in blood platelets. Platelets take up certain proteins from the blood plasma, such as von Willebrand factor and fibrinogen, and these substances are transferred to storage granules. The receptors for these plasma proteins on the platelet plasma membrane have been well characterized, but morphological evidence for their transport to the storage granules is not yet available. In an attempt to clarify this aspect, we employed postembedding immunocytochemistry on platelets embedded in the acrylic resin LR White. Clathrin as the major coat component of coated vesicles was localized in the cytoplasm, on the plasmic faces of α-granules and the open canalicular system, and on the plasmic face of the plasma membrane. Colocalizations of the adhesive proteins, von Willebrand factor, fibrinogen and fibronectin, with clathrin could be observed at the same typical locations as coated vesicles were seen in Araldite-embedded material. These colocalizations have not been reported to date and furnish further evidence for a coated vesicle-mediated transport of blood plasma-derived adhesive proteins from their receptors on the outer plasma membrane to the α-granules.
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    Keywords: Key words: Meninges ; Cerebrospinal fluid ; Electron microscopy ; Aging ; Multilamellar bodies ; Surfactant ; Goldfish ; Carassius auratus (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract. In the optic tectum of goldfish, the outer, middle and inner layers of the endomeninx were evident in animals ranging in age from 1 month to several years. The outer layer in young animals consisted of closely overlapping cells with intertwined processes, whereas in the older animals it contained large extracellular spaces. The intermediate layer cells were always arranged in a single continuous layer, but in young animals they overlapped extensively with one another toward their edges whereas in the oldest animals they became extremely flat and non-overlapping. The inner layer included an outer tier of cells with their bases adhering to the intermediate layer, and an inner tier of cells detached from both the intermediate layer and the basal lamina overlying the brain parenchyma. Inner layer cells contained many large vacuoles that were in continuity with the extracellular space. With age, the extracellular space and the vacuolar system expanded, and the inner layer evolved into a meshwork of attenuated cytoplasmic processes embedded in the granular extracellular matrix. Another age-related feature was the accumulation adjacent to the basal lamina of uniform disc-shaped membranous structures, resembling multilamellar bodies of lung surfactant. These ”disc bodies” were apparently generated by the coalescence of vesicles formed at the surface of the inner layer cells, possibly as a by-product of protein secretion by these cells.
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    Cell & tissue research 279 (1995), S. 445-452 
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    Keywords: Key words: Estradiol receptor ; Breast cancer cells ; Cell culture ; Ultrastructure ; Electron microscopy ; Immunohistochemistry ; Human
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    Notes: Abstract. The distribution of estradiol receptor in serial sections of estradiol-deprived and estradiol-stimulated MCF7 cells was studied by using mouse monoclonal antibodies reacting with different domains of the receptor and goat-antimouse IgG/6 nm gold. In the nucleus and the cytoplasm of estradiol-deprived cells, the receptor was detected by all three monoclonals (13H2, HT 65 and MA1-310). The antibodies 13H2 and MA1-310 detected receptor associated to the microfilament bundles in the cytoplasm. Higher densities of antireceptor attachment to the nuclear areas were accompanied by a reduction in the attachment to the cytoplasm after estradiol stimulation of the cells. The results confirm earlier observations on the presence of cytoplasmic estrogen receptor in estradiol-deprived cells and support the premise of an es- tradiol-induced translocation of this ligand-dependent transcription regulator.
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    Cell & tissue research 279 (1995), S. 445-452 
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    Keywords: Estradiol receptor ; Breast cancer cells ; Cell culture ; Ultrastructure ; Electron microscopy ; Immunohistochemistry ; Human
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    Notes: Abstract The distribution of estradiol receptor in serial sections of estradiol-deprived and estradiol-stimulated MCF7 cells was studied by using mouse monoclonal antibodies reacting with different domains of the receptor and goat-antimouse IgG/6 nm gold. In the nucleus and the cytoplasm of estradiol-deprived cells, the receptor was detected by all three monoclonals (13H2, HT 65 and MA1-310). The antibodies 13H2 and MA1-310 detected receptor associated to the microfilament bundles in the cytoplasm. Higher densities of antireceptor attachment to the nuclear areas were accompanied by a reduction in the attachment to the cytoplasm after estradiol stimulation of the cells. The results confirm earlier observations on the presence of cytoplasmic estrogen receptor in estradiol-deprived cells and support the premise of an estradiol-induced translocation of this ligand-dependent transcription regulator.
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    Keywords: Blood platelets ; Immunocytochemistry ; Electron microscopy ; Coated vesicles ; Clathrin ; Adhesive proteins ; Human
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    Notes: Abstract Coated membranes and vesicles play an important role in receptor-mediated endocytosis and intracellular trafficking in various cell types, and are also present in blood platelets. Platelets take up certain proteins from the blood plasma, such as von Willebrand factor and fibrinogen, and these substances are transferred to storage granules. The receptors for these plasma proteins on the platelet plasma membrane have been well characterized, but morphological evidence for their transport to the storage granules is not yet available. In an attempt to clarify this aspect, we employed postembedding immunocytochemistry on platelets embedded in the acrylic resin LR White. Clathrin as the major coat component of coated vesicles was localized in the cytoplasm, on the plasmic faces of α-granules and the open canalicular system, and on the plasmic face of the plasma membrane. Colocalizations of the adhesive proteins, von Willebrand factor, fibrinogen and fibronectin, with clathrin could be observed at the same typical locations as coated vesicles were seen in Araldite-embedded material. These colocalizations have not been reported to date and furnish further evidence for a coated vesicle-mediated transport of blood plasma-derived adhesive proteins from their receptors on the outer plasma membrane to the α-granules.
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    Keywords: Ellipsoids ; Spleen ; Electron microscopy ; Fluorescent microspheres ; Oncorhynchus mykiss (Teleostei)
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    Notes: Abstract The ultrastructure of ellipsoids in the spleen of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is described. The endothelium of terminations of arterioles bulged into the lumen, and gaps between the endothelial cells were evident. A continuous basal lamina was not present, and there were extensive interdigitations between the endothelial cells and surrounding reticular cells. The interdigitating processes were rich in microfilaments. Intravenously injected colloidal carbon, approximately 0.03 μm in diameter, was held in the reticular matrix of the ellipsoidal wall and taken up by macrophages that extended cellular processes among the reticular and endothelial cells. The intravenous injection of fluorescent polystyrene microspheres of known diameter showed that microspheres with a diameter of 0.5 or 1.0 μm were localised in the red pulp, whereas microspheres with a diameter of 0.15 μm were retained in ellipsoidal walls. Thus, the terminations of splenic arterioles in rainbow trout were found to be consistent with descriptions of ellipsoids in other vertebrates in that they possessed a speciallised cuboidal endothelium, lacked a continuous basal lamina, were surrounded by a sheath of macrophages and reticular cells, and had a sheath of macrophages and reticular cells, and had a role in the selective filtration and retention of bloodborne particles.
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    Keywords: Spermatozoa ; Acrosome ; Thiols ; Disulphides ; Electron microscopy ; Monomaleimido nanogold ; Macropus eugenii (Marsupialia)
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    Notes: Abstract This study utilised a commercially available monomaleimido-nanogold reagent to directly label cellular thiol groups (SH) of marsupial (tammar wallaby) spermatozoa before and after reduction of disulphides (S-S) with mercaptoethylamine hydrochloride (MEA). The sperm surface, mitochondrial membranes, axoneme and tail fibres were all labelled with gold particles before MEA treatment and the label intensity was increased after S-S reduction. The acrosomal membranes and matrix of spermatozoa contained no detectable SH prior to MEA treatment. However, after moderate MEA treatment (1 mg/ml) gold label was associated with the acrosomal membrane and invaginated acrosomal membrane within the acrosomal matrix. After exposure to 5 and 10 mg/ml MEA, gold particles heavily labelled the acrosomal matrix. Thus, the acrosomal membranes and matrix of tammar wallaby spermatozoa both contain S-S cross-linked structures, and this may contribute to the unusual stability of the marsupial acrosome. Under all treatment conditions the nucleus remained unlabelled. This is consistent with early studies which indicated that cysteine was absent from the nuclear protamines. The study also demonstrated that monomaleimido-nanogold can be used to resolve SH- and S-S-rich cellular structures directly, in addition to its use to label antibodies and Fab fragments for immunochemical localisation.
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    Keywords: Key words: Somatotrophs ; Growth hormone ; Growth hormone-releasing factor ; Secretory granule ; Electron microscopy ; Morphometry ; Rat (Fischer 344)
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    Notes: Abstract. The anterior pituitary tissue of male rats injected with growth hormone-releasing factor (GRF) was either processed for stereology at the light- and electron-microscopic levels, or homogenized for growth hormone (GH) assay 2–60 min after GRF injection. Secretory granules of somatotrophs became smaller but increased in numerical density 2 min after GRF injection. Their volume density began to increase at 5 min. The frequency of exocytosis of the granules was most prominent as early as 2 min after GRF injection and reduced thereafter. GH levels in the tissue were lowest at 2–5 min, and returned to the control value by 60 min. Serum GH levels were highest at 15 min; even at 60 min, this value was higher than in the controls. These findings suggest that secretory granules in somatotrophs are stimulated to divide by GRF, resulting in a decrease in size and an increase in number. The discrepancy between the earlier formation of new secretory granules and the later restoration of intracellular GH levels implies that GRF first stimulates the synthesis of constituents of granules other than GH, and only later the synthesis of GH, and that newly formed small secretory granules contain less GH. From the clearance rate of serum GH and the frequency of granule exocytosis, it can be estimated that about a half million granules are released to maintain 1 ng/ml of serum GH in rats.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 252 (1995), S. 239-243 
    ISSN: 1434-4726
    Keywords: Homograft auditory ossicles ; Preservative solutions ; Shelf life ; Electron microscopy
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    Notes: Abstract The ultrastructure of preserved ossicles at different shelf lives was compared. Homograft ossicles were harvested and preserved in 70% alcohol, 1:5000 Cialit (sodium-2-ethyl-mercuri-mercapto-benzoxazole-5-carboxylate), and buffered 4% formaldehyde at pH 7. The ultrastructure of each ossicle was studied by both scanning and transmission electron microscopy and was compared to that of fresh controls placed in 0.9 N saline solution. The results indicated clearly the superiority of 70% alcohol as a long-term preservative and 1:5000 Cialit as a short-term preservative.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 252 (1995), S. 469-474 
    ISSN: 1434-4726
    Keywords: Reinke's laryngeal edema ; Electron microscopy ; Immunohistochemistry ; Pathogenesis Neobursa
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    Notes: Abstract Light microscopy of vocal cord mucosa in patients with Reinke's edema revealed highly ramified fissured spaces in the subepithelial tissue that were generally lined with flat cells. The ultrastructure of the parietal cells resembled fibroblasts whose cytoplasmic extensions overlapped in two to three layers in some places. Cell contacts were not observed. Neither electron microscopy nor immunohistochemical testing with antibody against laminin demonstrated a basal membrane. It was possible to distinguish between light and dark cells in the specimens examined. The cytoplasm of the light cells contained intermediate filaments, mitochondria, lysosomes, coated vesicles, caveolae and broad cisternae of rough endoplasmic reticulum. The dark cells were more numerous and typically exhibited a well-developed endoplasmic reticulum and free ribosomes. The parietal cells showed no immunoreaction against human vascular endothelial cells. Immunohistochemical demonstration of mesenchymal intermediate filaments using antibody against vimentin yielded a positive reaction for some of the cells in the walls of the crevices and subepithelial tissue. It was also possible to demonstrate a few cells with monoclonal antibody against macrophages (KiM6). These findings contradict the concept of lymphatic distension in cases of Reinke's edema. Since the parietal cells seen resembled synoviocytes in their structure and immunohistochemical reactions, findings indicate that the hollow spaces of Reinke's edema develop like neobursae from mechanical strain.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 252 (1995), S. 229-235 
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    Keywords: Larynx ; Neuroendocrine carcinoma ; Carcinoid tumor ; Immunohistochemistry ; Electron microscopy
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    Notes: Abstract Carcinoid tumors belong to the group of neuroendocrine tumors of epithelial origin, i.e., neuroendocrine carcinomas. These neoplasms usually occur in the gastrointestinal tract or bronchial system but are very rare neoplasms in the larynx. Since carcinoid tumors in this latter site may appear to be undifferentiated by light microscopy, they may possibly be misinterpreted and their neuroendocrine characteristics may remain unrecognized. Using immunohistochemical methods, three carcinoid tumors were studied and showed positive immunostaining for markers of epithelial origin (cytokeratins, epithelial membrane antigen, carcino-embryonic antigen) and, in particular, for markers of neuroendocrine differentiation (chromogranin, synaptophysin, neuron-specific enolase). All tumors expressed calcitonin-, serotonin- and adrenocorticotropic-hormone-like immunoreactivity. In contrast, three poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinomas showed positive immunostaining for epithelial markers but did not show any immunoreactivity with markers of endocrine characteristics. Fine structurally, carcinoid tumor cells contained neurosecretory-type granules scattered throughout the cytoplasm. The present study demonstrated that (1) carcinoid tumors of the larynx possess distinct immunohistochemical characteristics that allow a clear classification, (2) it is advisable to use a battery of primary antibodies rather than rely on specificity and sensitivity of a single marker to establish diagnosis and (3) the fine structural demonstration of neurosecretory-type granules serves as a reliable adjunct to diagnosis.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 252 (1995), S. 53-56 
    ISSN: 1434-4726
    Keywords: Parotid gland ; Amyloidosis ; Electron microscopy
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    Notes: Abstract A case of an organ-limited amyloid tumor of the left parotid gland is described with a history of recurrence. A slowly growing parotid mass was the only symptom. After 5.5 years following local excision, the patient was readmitted with a slowly growing recurrence in the superficial lobe of the previously treated gland. Lateral parotidectomy was performed with wide excision of the infiltrated tissue and preservation of the facial nerve. Primary amyloidosis of the AL type was confirmed with immunohistochemical studies revealing staining for lambda but not kappa light chains of immunoglobulins. There has been no clinical or laboratory evidence of systemic amyloidosis or recurrence after 2 years. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a recurrent amyloid tumor of the parotid gland.
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    European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology and head & neck 252 (1995), S. 249-254 
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    Keywords: Middle ear ; Glycoconjugate ; Wheat germ agglutinin ; Electron microscopy ; Guinea pig
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    Notes: Abstract To evaluate the protective function of the mucous blanket (MB) against lectin substances, we examined at the ultrastructural level whether intraluminal colloidal gold-labelled wheat germ agglutinin (WGA) could enter the MB-covered epithelial cell surface of the guinea pig tubotympanic mucosa. Post-embedding staining with WGA/gold on thin tissue sections was done in parallel for comparison. The cell surface glycoconjugate of the eustachian tubal and transitional epithelium had a typical bilayered structure: the outer MB and the microvilli-associated glycocalyx (MAG), which were interposed by the interciliary fluid zone. In squamous epithelium of the distal middle ear, the MB adhered to the MAG, thereby forming a monolayered coat of glycoconjugates at the cell surface. In the pre-embedding staining, WGA/gold did not bind with the MB and MAG in the eustachian tube, and exclusively bound with MB in the transitional area. Direct binding was also found with MAG and the apical plasmic membrane in the squamous epithelium. These findings indicate that MAG is occluded by MB lined with the interciliary fluid zone for luminal access of lectin at the proximal lumina of the tubotympanic epithelium. It is also suggested that MB existing at two sites possesses a different WGA-binding capacity: shielding as a “dust cover” in the eustachian tube and entrapping as a “flypaper” against lectin in the transitional area of the middle ear.
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    Astrophysics and space science 233 (1995), S. 125-137 
    ISSN: 1572-946X
    Keywords: Interstellar Medium ; Dark Clouds ; Chemistry ; Bistability ; C-shock Waves
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    Notes: Abstract Shock waves perturb the chemical state of the interstellar gas. We consider the effects of C-shocks on the composition of molecular clouds, for a range of values of the pre-shock gas density and magnetic induction. The time required to re-establish equilibrium in the post-shock gas depends on the initial conditions and can become very large. The significance of the two known chemical phases of dark clouds and of bistability is considered in this context.
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    Astrophysics and space science 233 (1995), S. 161-164 
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    Keywords: Stars ; Chemistry ; Diffusion
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    Notes: Abstract We have assessed the role of diffusion in determining chemical abundances in molecular interface regions. Chemical models have been developed which include the appropriate diffusion terms and that are appropriate to a narrow diffusion region (∼0.01pc) that may exist at the interface between a dark core and a hot, shocked T-Tauri wind. We have assumed pressure balance throughout and have calculated the chemical abundances as functions of time and position through the interface. The results show that significant enhancements of detectable molecules/transitions are expected (e.g. CO J=6→5, OH and CH). Using a realistic value of the diffusion coefficient a diffusive region of dimension 0.01pc may be established within about 104 years. In general it seems likely that diffusion processes are highly significant on these and smaller lengthscales.
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    ISSN: 0003-3146
    Keywords: Chemistry ; Polymer and Materials Science
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    Topics: Chemistry and Pharmacology , Physics
    Description / Table of Contents: Der Einfluß von 3-Phenylenbismaleimid auf die Werkstoffeigenschaften von CaCO3 gefüllten Polypropylen-Verbundstoffen wurde untersucht. Die Verarbeitungstemperatur spielte eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Herstellung der Verbundwerkstoffe. Bei Verarbeitungstemperaturen oberhalb der Bismaleimid-Zersetzungstemperatur zeigte die Bismaleimid-Verbindung einen positiven Effekt. Die chemische Zusammensetzung der modifizierten Verbunde wurde mit den mechanischen Eigenschaften korreliert. Basierend auf ESCA-Analysen werden Wechselwirkungen zwischen dem Polymeren und CaCO, diskutiert.
    Notes: The effect of 3-phenylene bismaleimide on the mechanical performance of an inorganic filler-based polypropylene composite was studied. The selection of processing temperature played a significant role in the preparation of such composites. A positive effect of the bismaleimide compound was obtained for a processing temperature above the decomposition temperature of bismaleimide. The chemical composition of the modified composite was correlated to its mechanical strength by experimentation involving a rotatable design. An interaction between polymer and CaCO3 has been proposed based on ESCA analysis.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 33-48 
    ISSN: 0003-3146
    Keywords: Chemistry ; Polymer and Materials Science
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    Description / Table of Contents: Chemische und mechanische Eigenschaften von Zwischenprodukten der PE-Schrumpfschlauch-Produktion wurden bei unterschiedlichen Compound-Zusammensetzungen (PE, ein aromatisches Amin oder Phenolderivat als Antioxidans und in einigen Fällen ein Flammschutzmittel und/oder eine Elastomerkomponente) untersucht.Während der Herstellung, besonders während der durch Elektronenstrahlung initiierten Vernetzung, nimmt die thermooxidative Stabilität des Materials gegenüber der des compoundierten Granulats ab. Das aromatische Amin scheint bei gleicher Zusammensetzung das wirksamere und strahlungsbeständigere Antioxidans im Vergleich zum Phenolderivat zu sein. Die Oxidationsstabilität der hergestellten Schrumpfschläuche wird nicht von der Qualität des eingesetzten PE-Ausgangsgranulats beeinflußt.Durch die Alterung des Materials ändern sich die mechanischen Eigenschaften geringfügig. Die Elastomerzugabe bewirkt keine Änderung von Zugfestigkeit und Reißdehnung. Die Stabilität des Endprodukts ist bei weitem ausreichend, um den Spannungen, die beim Schrumpfen während des Gebrauchs auftreten, standzuhalten. Die gute Zugfestigkeit des Materials wird durch die Alterung ebenfalls nicht beeinträchtigt.Bei der Extrusion des Granulats tritt keine nennenswerte Änderung des Molekulargewichts bzw. der Molekulargewichtsverteilung auf. Durch die Bestrahlung wird das Material vernetzt und zu mehr als 50% unlöslich, und seine thermooxidativen Eigenschaften ändern sich deutlich gegenüber dem ursprünglichen PE und dem daraus compoundierten Material.
    Notes: Some chemical and mechanical properties of intermediate products obtained in the production of PE heat-shrinkable tubes were studied at different compositions of the material containing PE, antioxidant (aromatic amime or phenol) and, in some cases, flame retardant and/or an elastomer.In the course of the production phase, the thermooxidative stability decreases compared to that of compounded granulate. The greatest decrease is caused by irradiation. The aromatic amine seems to be a more effective antioxidant at similar compositions than the phenol derivative, and it shows a better resistance against irradiation. The oxidative stability of the finished shrinkable tubes is not affected by the quality of commercial granulate (initial polyethylene).Mechanical properties change slightly upon ageing, and the introduction of the elastomer did not alter the tensile strength and elongation at break. The remaining stability of the end product was still high enough to bear the stress of shrinking in use, and the good tensile strength of the material did not decrease upon thermal ageing either.In the extrusion of the granulated compound no significant change in the distribution and average molecular weight took place. Irradiation produced more than 50% insoluble fraction and the thermooxidative properties of the crosslinked sample changed significantly compared to the original PE and to the compound prepared from it.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 89-96 
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    Description / Table of Contents: In the present work oxygen index (OI) measurements and thermogravimetric analysis (TG) for a series of polyurethanes based on diols and isocyanate were conducted. It was found that a correlation exists between some of the thermal degradation parameters obtained from TG and OI-values. Analysis of experimental results confirms that the amount of mass loss at 250°C is directly proportional to the OI-value. It was also found that the logarithmic temperatures of maximal decomposition rates are directly proportional to the OI-values.
    Notes: In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden für eine Serie von Polyurethanen auf der Basis von Diol und Isocyanat der Sauerstoffindex (SI) gemessen und die thermische Zersetzung mittels thermogravimetrischer Analyse (TG) untersucht. Dabei wurde ein Zusammenhang zwischen einigen Parametern der thermischen Zersetzung und den SI-Werten gefunden. Die Auswertung der experimentellen Ergebnisse zeigte, daß die Höhe des Massenverlustes bei 250°C und die SI-Werte direkt proportional zueinander sind. Derselbe Zusammenhang besteht auch zwischen dem Logarithmus der Temperatur bei der maximalen Zersetzungsgeschwindigkeit und den SI-Werten.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 109-114 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Poly(acrylsäre-co-acrylamid) wurde mit Zinkoxid und Kryolith (Na3AlF6) in unterschiedlichen Verhältnissen gemischt und bei Raumtemperatur zu Zahnzementen ausgehärtet. IPDT, Temperaturen bei maximaler Abbaugeschwindigkeit, Aktivierungsenergien und Frequenzfaktoren des thermischen Abbaus der Proben wurden aus thermogravimetrischen Messungen ermittelt. Die Probe mit 20 Gew.-% Kryolith in der Füllstoffmischung ist thermisch sehr stabil.
    Notes: Dental cement compositions made by mixing poly(acrylic acid-co-acrylamide) and mixtures of zinc oxide and cryolite (Na3AIF6) in various proportions of 10-50 wt.-% (w/w) were cured at room temperature. From thermogravimetric analyses of the samples, the integral procedural decomposition temperatures (IPDT), maximum decomposition temperatures, activation energies and frequency factors were evaluated. The cured cement sample containing 20 wt.-% cryolite in the filler mixture is thermally very stable.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 133-144 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die wasserlöslichen aromatischen Diazonium-Doppelsalze p-Diazodiphenylaminchlorid/Zinkchlorid (DZS-1) und p-Diazoanisolchlorid/Zinkchlorid (DZS-2) wurden auf ihre Verwendbarkeit als photobleichbare Farbstoffe in der Kontrastverstärkungslithographie untersucht. Nach Untersuchung der Bleicheigenschaften der hergestellten Salze wurde DZS-1 in wäßrigen Lösungen mit Poly(vinylalkohol) als Kontrastverstärkungssystem eingesetzt. Die thermische Stabilität, der Resistkontrast, die Bestrahlungsparameter und andere Bleicheigenschaften wurden untersucht. Im Vergleich zu einem handelsüblichen i-Linien-Photoresist beträgt das Kontrastverhältnis der DZS-1/PVA CEL-Schicht 1,67.
    Notes: Water soluble aromatic diazonium double salts, p-diazodiphenylamine chloride zinc chloride (DZS-1) and p-diazoanisol chloride zinc chloride (DZS-2), have been evaluated as photobleachable dyes for contrast enhancement lithography. After testing the bleaching characteristics, aqueous solutions of DZS-1 and poly(vinyl alcohol) were used as a contrast enhancement material. Thermal stability, resist contrast, exposure parameters and other bleaching characteristics of the photobleachable membranes were investigated. A. commercial i-line photoresist was used to evaluate the contrast ratio of the DZS-1/PVA CEL layer. The contrast ratio obtained in this investigation is 1.67.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 167-178 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Methylen-4,4′-diphenyldiisocyanat und zwei unterschiedliche Bisoxazoline wurden für Kopplungsreaktionen in mit Carboxygruppen terminierten flüssigkristallinen Poly(ethylenterephthalat-co-oxybenzoat)en eingesetzt. Um definierte Bedingungen zu gewährleisten, erfolgte die Synthese von Copolyestern mit unterschiedlichen Carboxygruppenkonzentrationen. Die Bestimmung des Carboxygruppengehalts wird beschrieben.Es erfolgt ein Vergleich des Kopplungsverhaltens beider Arten von Kettenverlängerern. Es konnte nachgewiesen werde, daß die Bisoxazoline bedeutend schneller reagieren als das Diisocyanat. Durch einen geringen Überschuß and Bisoxazolin in der Reaktionsmischung konnte einer thermischen Schädigung vorgebeugt werden. Abhängig von der Menge an zugegebenem Koppler wurden bei den modifizierten Copolyestern Oxazolinendgruppen beobachtet. Außerdem werden mögliche Vernetzungsreaktionen und die thermische Stabilität diskutiert.
    Notes: Methylene-4,4′-diphenyldiisocyanate and two different bisoxazolines were used for coupling reactions in carboxy-terminated liquid crystalline poly(ethylene terephthalate-co-oxybenzoate). In order to guarantee defined conditions, copolyesters with different carboxylic group concentrations were synthesized. The determination of the carboxylic group content is described.The coupling behaviour of both types of chain extenders has been compared. It was evidenced that the bisoxazolines reacted significantly faster than the diisocyanate. A slight excess of bisoxazoline in the reaction mixture prevented thermomechanical degradation. Depending on the amount of coupling agent added, an oxazoline termination of the copolyester was observed. Additionally, probable crosslinking reactions and the thermal stability have been discussed.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 224 (1995), S. 201-201 
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 225 (1995), S. 11-20 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Der Einfluß von 3-Phenylenbismaleimid auf die Werkstoffeigenschaften von mit Talkum und Zeolith gefüllten Polypropylen-Verbundstoffen wurde untersucht. Durch geeignete Planung des Aufbaus kann die Produkteigenschaft optimiert werden. Die Kapazität zur Füllstoffaufnahme schwankt bei Polypropylen je nach Art des Füllstoffs. Ein hochbelastbarer Verbundstoff kann aus einem geeignet modifizierten, mit Zeolith gefüllten Polypropylen hergestellt werden, auch wenn der Füllstoff in der Verbundmatrix dominiert. Als Ursache dieser Verstärkung wird eine verbesserte Wechselwirkung zwischen dem Polymeren und dem Füllstoff angenommen.
    Notes: The effect of 3-phenylene bismaleimide as a modifier for talc and zeolite-filled polypropylene composites has been studied. The usefulness of the experimental design to assure best product properties has also been illustrated. Polypropylene shows a variable degree of filling capacity depending on the type of filler. A high-strength composite can be prepared with suitably modified zeolite-filled polypropylene even if filler is the dominant phase in the composite matrix. An improved interfacial interaction between polypropylene and filler is proposed to be the reason for this improvement of strength.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 225 (1995), S. 51-61 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die katalytische Oligomerisation von 1-Decen wurde mit Komplexverbindungen mehrerer Übergangsmetalle (Co(II), Co(III), Zr(IV), Ti(IV), Cr(III), V(V)) und Alkyl-aluminiumhalogeniden als Cokatalysatoren durchgeführt. Mit einem Chrom(III)-Et3Al2Cl3-Katalysatorsystem konnten Dimere (C20), Trimere (C30) und Tetramere (C40) von 1-Decen erhalten werden. Die kinematischen Viskositäten und Fließpunkte der hydrierten Oligomere wurden bestimmt und mit den Werten handelsüblicher Proben verglichen. Ein Mechanismus für die Oligomerisation von 1-Decen mit diesem Katalysatorsystem wird vorgeschlagen.
    Notes: The catalytic oligomerization of 1-decene has been carried out employing several transition metal complexes of Co(II), Co(III), Zr(IV), Ti(IV), Cr(III), V(V) in combination with alkyl aluminum halides as cocatalysts. The chromium(III)-Et3Al2Cl3 system exhibits good oligomerizing activity yielding dimers (C20), trimers (C30) and tetramers (C40) of 1-decene. The kinematic viscosities and pour points of hydrogenated oligomers have been determined and compared with those of commercial samples. The probable mechanism of oligomerization of 1-decene on this catalyst is described.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 225 (1995), S. 99-107 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Single-component formulations of epoxy resins with reactive accelerators must be storable. The preparation of several blocked accelerators is described. The basicity of tertiary amines, which correlates with accelerating effects, as well as acidity and structure of polyphenols and modified novolacs influences the extend of blocking. The curing process was investigated by measurements of gel time and viscosity.
    Notes: Einkomponentige Epoxidharzsysteme mit effizienten Reaktionsbeschleunigern müssen lagerstabil sein. Daher wurden Versuche unternommen, Beschleuniger auf Basis von tertiären Aminen mit modifizierten Phenolnovolaken zu blockieren. Das Ausmaß der Blockierung ist sowohl von der Basizität der Amine, die mit der beschleunigenden Wirkung korreliert, als auch von der Acidität und dem strukturellen Aufbau der modifizierten Phenole abhängig. Die Bewertung der Härtungseigenschaften erfolgte über Gelzeitbestimmungen und Viskositätsmessungen.
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Bruchzähigkeit von Phenolphthalein-Poly(etherketon) bei 190°C wurde mit zwei verschiedenen Methoden bestimmt, der konventionellen Rißwachstumsmethode und der „stress whitening zone“-Methode. Die gute Übereinstimmung der Ergebnisse zeigt, daß letztere Methode zur Bestimmung der Rißinitiierung einiger Polymerer herangezogen werden kann, für die das „blunting line concept“ nicht geeeignet ist.
    Notes: Fracture toughness values of phenolphthalein poly(ether ketone) (PEK-C) at 190°C were determined by two different methods, i.e. the conventional crack growth method and the crack stress whitening zone method, which show consistent results. This indicates that the crack stress whitening zone method can be used to determine the crack initiation of some polymers for which the blunting line concept is unsuitable.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 226 (1995), S. 13-22 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Stabilitätskonstanten und zugehörige thermodynamische Parameter (ΔH°, ΔS°) eines intermakromolekularen Komplexes aus Poly(acrylsäure-co-acrylamid), Poly(methacrylsäure-co-acrylamide) und Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidon) wurden mit bekannten Methoden bei verschiedenen Temperaturen bestimmt. Dabei wurde eine stufenweise Auflösung des Komplexes in Abhängigkeit von der Temperatur beobachtet, die mit den Stabilitätskonstanten und den thermodynamischen Parametern korreliert wurde.
    Notes: Stability constant and related thermodynamic parameters (ΔH° and ΔS°) of a multicomponent intermacromolecular complex consisting of poly(acrylic acid-coacrylamide), poly(methacrylic acid-co-acrylamide) and poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone) have been determined using known methods. A distinct stepwise disintegration of the complex at different temperatures has been observed, and this could be correlated with the stability constant and thermodynamic parameters calculated at various temperatures.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 226 (1995), S. 53-57 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Der Einfluß von Ultraschall auf die Polymerisation und Depolymerisation von Ethylmethacrylat und der Mechanismus des Kettenabbruchs wurden untersucht. Der Polymerisationsumsatz war unabhängig von den verwendeten Ultraschallbedingungen (800 W, 35 kHz). Depolymerisationsversuche mit Ultraschall bei 20°C zeigten, daß Kettenabbruch im wesentlichen durch Disproportionierung stattfindet; dabei werden Molekulargewichte nicht unter ca. 500000 erreicht.
    Notes: The effect of ultrasound in ethyl methacrylate polymerization and depolymerization and the chain termination mechanism for ethyl methacrylate have been studied. Polymerization conversion at 60°C did not depend on energy (80 W) and frequency (35 kHz) of ultrasound applied. In ultrasound depolymerization studies at 20°C the governing termination mechanism was found to be disproportionation and the lower limiting molecular weight was Mn = 500 000.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 226 (1995), S. 71-87 
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    Description / Table of Contents: The copolymerization of acrylonitrile with maleic anhydride was investigated to synthesize acylic reactive polymers for manufacture of membranes that serve as support for covalent enzyme immobilization. The free-radical copolymer synthesis was carried out in solution (N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylacetamide (DMAC), γ-butyrolactone, ethylene carbonate), by precipitation polymerization (dioxane) as well as bulk polymerization. The polymers were characterized using IR spectroscopy, elementary analysis, NMR spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, viscosity measurements, osmometry and potentiometry.The kinetic parameters were followed by dilatometric measurements up to high conversions. The anhydride content in the monomer mixtures showed a significant influence on the rate of polymerization and the molecular weight. With raised concentration of anhydride the polymerization rate and molecular weights decreased. Film forming polymers (M̄η 〉 30 000 g/mol) can be obtained by all copolymerization procedures with exception of solution polymerization in DMF and DMAC, respectively. The content of maleic anhydride in the membrane polymers did not exceed 5 mol-%, even though the maleic anhydride content in the monomer mixtures was raised up to the equimolar mixture. Nevertheless, such low maleic anhydride content of prepared membranes is enough for successful enzyme immobilization with amyloglucosidase (copolymer was prepared in γ-butyrolactone, M̄η = 49 000 g/mol, cPMSA = 0,3 mol-%).
    Notes: Die Copolymerisation des Acrylnitrils mit Maleinsäureanhydrid (MSA) wurde mit dem Ziel untersucht, acylfunktionalisierte Reaktivpolymere mit Filmbildungseigenschaften herzustellen, um diese in der Anwendung als Membran für kovalente Enzymfixierungen zu nutzen. Die radikalinitiierte Synthese der Copolymeren wurde in Lösung (Dimethylformamid (DMF), Dimethylacetamid (DMAC), γ-Butyrolacton, Ethylencarbonat), durch Fällungscopolymerisation (Dioxan) sowie in Substanz durchgeführt.Die Polymercharakterisierung erfolgte durch IR-Spektroskopie, Elementaranalyse, Kernresonanzspektroskopie, Gelpermeationschromatographie, Viskosimetrie, Osmometrie und Potentiometrie.Die Kinetik wurde durch dilatometrische Untersuchungen bis zu hohen Umsätzen verfolgt. Danach weist der Anhydridgehalt im Monomergemisch einen signifikanten Einfluß auf die Bruttopolymerisationsgeschwindigkeit und die Molmasse der Polymeren auf. Mit steigendem Anhydridanteil wird die Bruttopolymerisationsgeschwindigkeit herabgesetzt und eine Verringerung der Molmasse herbeigeführt. Die Copolymerisation von Acrylnitril und Maleinsäureanhydrid führt mit Ausnahme der Lösungspolymerisation in DMF bzw. DMAC zu Polymeren mit Molmassen oberhalb 30 000 g/mol, was ihre Anwendung als Membran ermöglicht. Die Einbaurate an Maleinsäureanhydrid in den Membranpolymeren ist bis einschließlich einer äquimolaren Zusammensetzung des Monomergemischs nicht größer als 5 mol-%. Derartig niedrige MSA-Reaktivgruppenanteile erweisen sich jedoch als ausreichend, um an einer aus einem Lösungspolymerisat (γ-Butyrolacton, M̄η = 49 000 g/mol, cPMSA = 0,3 mol-%) formierten Membran eine Enzymimmobilisierung mit Amyloglucosidase nachzuweisen.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 226 (1995), S. 143-160 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Synthesen einer Aryl-alkyl-azodiisocyanat-Verbindung und einer Azoharnstoff-Modellsubstanz werden beschrieben. Aus dem Azodiisocyanat wurden durch Grenzflächen-Polyaddition neuartige Azoharnstoff-Polymer hergestellt. Die zahlenmittleren Molekulargewichte, bestimmt mit der Gelpermeationschromatographie (GPC), lagen zwischen 6000 und 9000. Die Photolyse- und Thermolysereaktionen der Modellsubstanzen und der Polymeren wurden mittels UV-Spektroskopie und Differentialkalorimetrie (DSC) verfolgt und mit den Ergebnissen von ähnlichen Azoamiden verglichen. Der photochemische Polymerabbau wurde mittels GPC untersucht.
    Notes: The synthesis of an aryl alkyl azo diisocyanate and a model azo urea is described. From the azo diisocyanate new azo polyureas were created by interfacial polyaddition. Molecular weights Mn in the range of 6000 to 9000 were determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC). Photolysis and thermolysis of both, model compounds and polymers, were studied by UV-spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), respectively, and the results were compared with those of similar azo amides. Photochemical polymer degradation was followed by GPC.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 226 (1995), S. 219-219 
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 227 (1995), S. 69-85 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Thermotrop flüssigkristalline Copolyester aus Vanillinsäure (V), 4-Hydroxybenzoesäure (B) und Polyethylenterephthalat (E) wurden mittels 1H-NMR-Spektroskopie und Gelpermeationschromatographie (GPC) untersucht. Die neun möglichen Diaden konnten detektiert und zugeordnet werden. Die Abfolge der Grundeinheiten der V/B/E-Copolyester ändert sich mit zunehmendem B-Anteil von statistischer Verteilung zur Blockbildung und ist außerdem geringfügig von der Katalysatorkonzentration und der Polykondensationsdauer abhängig. Die GPC-Ergebnisse deuten darauf hin, daß die V/B/E-Copolyester engere Molekulargewichtsverteilungen aufweisen als die B/E-Copolyester. Mit von 0 bis 5 mol-% steigendem V-Anteil verengt sich die Molekulargewichtsverteilung. Die Gelpermeationschromatogramme der meisten V/B/E-Copolyester weisen im Unterschied zu den Einzelsignalen der B/E-Copolyester Dublett-Peaks auf.
    Notes: Thermotropic liquid-crystalline copolyesters made from vanillic acid (V), 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (B) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (E) were examined by 1H-NMR and GPC investigations. Nine possible diads could be identified and assigned. The sequence distribution of V/B/E copolyesters tends to change from random to block with an increase of B content in the copolyesters. The sequence distribution also varies slightly with catalyst concentration and polycondensation time. GPC results suggest that the V/B/E copolyesters have narrower molecular weight distribution (MWD) than B/E copolyesters. The MWD of the copolyesters narrows gradually with increasing V content from zero to 5 mol-%. The GPC chromatograms of the most V/B/E copolyesters show double peaks, which is different from the single peak of the GPC chromatograms of the B/E copolyesters.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 227 (1995), S. 111-120 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Strahlungsbeständigkeit von vorbestrahltem Polypropylen mit 2,5 Gew.-% Ethylenanteil wurde mitr einem Copolymeren aus Polypropylen und einem nukleierenden Agens im Hinblick auf die Strahlungssterilisation von medizinischen Geräten verglichen. Die Transparenz des Propylen-Ethylen-Copolymeren wurde durch die Vorbehandlung verbessert. Im Vergleich mit der ebenfalls verbesserten Transparenz des Copolymeren aus Polypropylen und dem nukleierenden Agens wurde durch die Vorbestrahlung die Strahlungsbeständigkeit während der Bestrahlung und bei der Lagerung des bestrahlten Materials verbessert. Dies wird auf die geringere Kristallinität des vorbestrahlten Polypropylens aufgrund von bei der Bestrahlung gebildeten Verzweigungen zurückgeführt.
    Notes: The radiation stability of the pre-irradiated copolymer of polypropylene containing 2.5 wt.-% ethylene units is compared with a copolymer of polypropylene with a nucleating agent with regard to radiation sterilization of medical devices. It is found that transparency property of the propylene-ethylene copolymer is improved through pre-irradiation processes. This finding was compared with the co-polypropylene with nucleating agent which also gives a better transparency property. In comparison, it is found that pre-irradiated copolymer exhibits better radiation stability during irradiation and during storage after irradiation. The radiation stability of the pre-irradiated copolymer is due to its lower crystallinity caused by the formation of branches during the pre-irradiation process.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 227 (1995), S. 193-193 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Polydiaryldiazosulfide wurden durch Grenzflächenpolykondensation aus aromatischen Bisdiazoniumionen und Benzol-1,3-dithiol erhalten. Auf diese Weise wurden Molekulargewichte Mn von 3400 bis 11700 erreicht (GPC).Die neue Polymerklasse zeichnet sich durch hohe Photolabilität und relativ geringe Thermostabilität aus. Mittels UV-Spektroskopie wurde die Photolyse von Modellver-bindungen und Polymeren verfolgt, wobei in nahezu allen Fällen ein Zerfall 1. Ordnung beobachtet wurde. Der photochemische Kettenabbau konnte durch GPC-Untersuchungen verfolgt werden. Die thermische Stabilität der polymeren Diazosulfide wurde durch DSC-Messungen untersucht.
    Notes: Poly(diaryl diazosulfide)s were synthesized from aromatic bisdiazonium ions and benzene-1,3-dithiol via interfacial polycondensation. Number-average molecular weights Mn in the range of 3400 to 11700 were determined by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).The new polymer class is distinguished by high photosensitivity and low thermostability. First order kinetics during photolysis of nearly all polymers and model compounds under investigation was observed by means of UV spectroscopy. Polymer degradation upon irradiation was verified by GPC measurements. Thermal decay was followed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC).
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    Description / Table of Contents: Three different titration methods were proved with respect to accuracy, reproducibility and handling for the determination of maleic anhydride (MSA) content in acrylonitrile (AN) copolymers in form of poly(AN-co-MSA) and poly(AN-co-styrene-co-MSA). The comparison comprises (i) the combined method A/H characterized by the reaction of anhydride groups (AG) with aniline and titration of the formed monoacid with methanolic KOH (A) and the complete hydrolysis of AG and titration of acid groups (SG) with aqueous NaOH (H), (ii) method B based on the conversion of AG with n-butylamine (BA) and back-titration of unreacted amine with HClO4 in glacial acetic acid and (iii) method C consisting of the reaction of AG with p-chloroaniline (pCA) followed by Cl-determination after the Schöniger-decomposition. Whereas all mentioned methods are suitable for the determination of AG in the presence of initial SG, the combination of A/H additionally allows the simultaneous determination of AG and SG. In comparison with the other methods the combination of A/H is to be favoured due to the possibility to obtain additional information about SG and because of the better results in accuracy, reproducibility and handling. By means of FTIR spectroscopy the content of AG and SG was estimated qualitatively and a correlation between the spectroscopic and potentiometric data of AG was discovered.
    Notes: Zur Bestimmung des Maleinsäreanhydrid(MSA)-Gehaltes in Acrylnitril(AN)-Copolymeren des Typs Poly(AN-co-MSA) bzw. Poly(AN-co-Styrol-co-MSA) wurden drei verschiedene Titrationsmethoden hinsichtlich ihrer Richtigkeit, Reproduzierbarkeit sowie ihres Zeitaufwandes geprüft. Miteinander verglichen wurden (i) eine Methodenkombination A/H bestehend aus dem Teilschritt A, einer Umsetzung der Anhydridgruppen (AG) mit Anilin einschließlich der Titration der Monosäuregruppen mit methanolischer KOH, und dem Teilschritt H, einer vollständigen Hydrolyse der AG und Titration der Säuregruppen (SG) mit wäßriger NaOH, (ii) Methode B basierend auf der Reaktion der AG mit n-Butylamin (BA) und der Rücktitration des nicht umgesetzten Amins mit Perchlorsäure (HClO4) in Eisessig und (iii) Methode C, beruhend auf der Umsetzung der AG mit p-Chloranilin (pCA) und nachfolgender Chlorbestimmung durch Schöniger-Aufschluß. Während sich alle genannten Methoden prinzipiell für die AG-Bestimmung in Gegenwart initialer SG empfehlen, ist darüber hinaus über A/H eine simultane Bestimmung von AG und SG möglich. Wegen dieses zusätzlichen Informationsgewinns, ihrer besseren Reproduzierbarkeit, der erhöhten Richtigkeit sowie des geringeren zeitlichen und apparativen Aufwandes ist die Kombination A/H zu favorisieren. Mit Hilfe der FTIR-Spektroskopie wurde der Gehalt an AG und SG qualitativ verfolgt und eine Korrelation zwischen den Bandenintensitäten der AG und den potentiometrisch erhaltenen Werten gefunden.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 15-27 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Härtung eines ungesättigten Polyesterharzes mit niedrigem Exotherm-Peak wurde mit der Standardmethodik und der Differential-Kalorimetrie (DSC) untersucht. Ein Kupfersalz und α-Methylstyrol wurden als Polymerisationsverzögerer benutzt. Der Einfluß der Verzögerer auf die Temperatur des exothermen Peaks, die Gelzeit, die Härtungsenthalpie und die Polymerisationskinetik wurden untersucht.
    Notes: The curing behavior of an unsaturated polyester resin with low exotherm peak was studied by a standard procedure and by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). A copper salt and α-methylstyrene were used as the polymerization retarders. The influence of the retarders on the exotherm peak temperature, gelation time, exothermic heat and the polymerization kinetics was investigated.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 93-112 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Propen und 1-Octen wurden mit dem syndiospezifischen Metallocen-Katalysator Me2C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl2/MAO copolymerisiert. Es wurde ein hoher, statistischer Octeneinbau beobachtet. Niedrige Octenkonzentrationen beeinflußten die Aktivität des Katalysators nur wenig; Molekulargewicht, Kristallinität, E-Modul und Glastemperatur wurden dagegen mit ansteigendem Octengehalt erniedrigt. Blends aus ataktischem Oligopropen und syndiotaktischem Polypropen bzw. Poly(propen-co-octen) wurden aus einer Toluol-Lösung hergestellt. Diese Lösungsblends wurden mit einem Reaktorblend verglichen, der mit einem Hybrid-Katalysator bestehend aus einer Mischung von syndiospezifischem Me2C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl2/MAO und unspezifischem Cp2ZrCl2/MAO hergestellt wurde. Das ataktische Oligopropen wirkte als Weichmacher, der E-Modul und Glastemperatur der Blends erniedrigte.
    Notes: Propene and 1-octene were copolymerized with the syndiospecific homogeneous metallocene catalyst Me2C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl2/MAO. Large amounts of octene were incorporated randomly. While catalyst activity was not affected markedly by low octene content, molecular weight, crystallinity, Young's modulus, and glass transition temperature were reduced with increasing octene content. Blends of atactic oligopropene with syndiotactic polypropene and poly(propene-co-octene) were prepared from toluene solution and compared with a reactor blend prepared with a hybrid catalyst containing a mixture of syndiospecific Me2C(Cp)(Flu)ZrCl2/MAO and non-specific Cp2ZrCl2/MAO. Atactic oligopropene acted as plasticizer reducing Young's modulus and glass transition temperature of the blends.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 175-184 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die innere Oberfläche und das Hohlraumsystem von verschiedenartigen Celluloseregeneratfasern werden mit Röntgenkleinwinkelstreuung untersucht. Dabei wird gefunden, daß alle Fasern ein Hohlraumsystem von 0,01 bis 0,1% (Volumenanteil 10-4-10-3) aufweisen. Es zeigt sich jedoch, daß die Größe des Hohlraumsystems für die mechanischen Eigenschaften wenig Bedeutung hat. Es ist vielmehr die Gestalt der Hohlräume und ihre Orientierung, die hier wesentlich sind. Es wird gefunden, daß langgestreckte Hohlräume, vermutlich orientiert, für gute mechanische Eigenschaften verantwortlich sind. Damit können auch verbesserte textile Eigenschaften von Lyocellfasern des NMMO-Typs erklärt werden.
    Notes: Both the inner surface and the void system of different cellulose regenerate fibers are investigated with X-ray small angle scattering. Thereby it turns out that all fibers have a void system of 0.01 to 0.1% (volume fraction 10-4-10-3). However, the amount of the void system has little influence on the mechanical properties. Rather, it is the shape of the voids and their orientation which proves essential. It is found that elongated voids, probably well oriented, are responsible for superior mechanical properties. This explains also improved textile properties of lyocell fibers of the NMMO type.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 230 (1995), S. 1-12 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die mit γ-Strahlen induzierte Polymerisation von Methacrylsäure (MA) und Acrylsäure (AA) mit Acrylamid (AAm) (M2) in Substanz wurde untersucht. Die nach Kelen-Tüdős berechneten Copolymerisationsparameter betragen r1 = 1.35 und r2 = 0.22 für MA-AAm bzw. r1 = 1.75 und r2 = 0.10 für AA-AAm. Die Polymerisationsgeschwindigkeit hängt sowohl von der Temperatur als auch von der Comonomerzusammensetzung ab. Die differentialkinetischen Kurven sind unimodal, was darauf hinweist, daß nur der Copolymerisationsprozeß abläuft. Ein zweites Maximum in diesen Kurven wird mit Vernetzung und der Bildung wasserunlöslicher Bestandteile erklärt. Die Copolymeren sind weiße Pulver; die wasserlöslichen Fraktionen sind im Gegensatz zu den wasserunlöslichen nicht giftig, aber als Immunmodulatoren weniger aktiv.
    Notes: A study was made of the γ-radiation-induced bulk copolymerization of the methacrylic acid-acrylamide (M2) (MA-AAm) and acrylic acid-acrylamide (M2) (AA-AAm) monomeric pairs. The copolymerization reactivity ratios deterined according to the Kelen-Tüdő method were: r1 = 1.35, r2 = 0.22 for the MA-AAm pair, and r1 = 1.75, r2 = 0.10 for the AA-AAm pair. It has been established that the polymerization rate depends both on the composition of the starting reaction mixture and on the reaction temperature. The differential kinetic curves obtained are unimodal ones, suggesting the occurrence of only one process, i.e. copolymerization. A second maximum in these curves, appearing at elevated temperature, is explained by crosslinking and formation of a water-insoluble fraction. The copolymers obtained are white powders; in contrast to their water-insoluble fractions, the water-soluble ones are not toxic but they are less active as immunomodulators.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 228 (1995), S. 201-219 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Hydrolyse von Poly(ester-urethan-harnstoffen) (PURUs) wurde untersucht. Es handelt sich dabei um einen komplexen Vorgang, der die Analyse der Beziehung zwischen der Zusammensetzung der PURUs und ihrer Hydrolysebeständigkeit erschwert. Es wurde gefunden, daß die Hydrolysebeständigkeit mit Zunahme (i) der Polyol-Acidität, (ii) des Estergruppen-Gehaltes, (iii) der Beweglichkeit der Hauptketten und (iv) deren Hydrophilie abnimmt; die Molmasse des Polyols scheint keinen merklichen Einfluß darauf zu haben. Der negative Einfluß von Ethergruppen (obwohl hydrolysebeständiger als Estergruppen) ist möglicherweise auf eine Zunahme der Hauptkettenbeweglichkeit und den dadurch leichteren Zugang von Wassermolekülen zu Estergruppen zurückzuführen. Der positive Effekt von aromatischen Ringen in Polyolen kann einer erhöhten Steifigkeit der Hauptkette als auch einer ansteigenden Hydrolysebeständig-keit benachbarter Estergruppen durch Resonanzeffekte zugeschrieben werden. Insgesamt kann angenommen werden, daß die beschriebenen Effekte sich überlagern und gleichzeitig die resultierende Hydrolysebeständigkeit vorherbestimmen. Es sollte daher möglich sein, qualitative Vorhersagen bezüglich der Hydrolysebeständigkeit in Abhängigkeit von der Zusammensetzung der PURUs zu treffen.
    Notes: Hydrolysis of poly(ester urethane ureas) (PURUs) is a complex phenomenon which impedes the analysis of the relationships between their composition and hydrolytic stability. Hydrolytic stability of PURUs decreases due to rising (i) polyol acidity, (ii) content of ester groups, (iii) flexibility and (iv) hydrophilicity of the backbones; molar mass of polyols does not seem to have any appreciable effect on it. Negative influence of ether groups (which have better hydrolytic stability than ester groups) is probably linked to the increase in the backbone flexibility and, consequently, to easier access of water molecules to ester groups. Positive effect of aromatic rings in polyols can be ascribed to enhanced rigidity of the backbones as well as to increased hydrolytic stability of adjacent ester groups due to the resonance effect. It can be presumed that the mentioned effects will superpose and simultaneously predestine the resulting hydrolytic resistance. Considering the observed tendencies, it is possible to qualitatively predict the trends how the hydrolytic stability will respond to changes in PURUs composition.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 63-72 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Eine neuartige lichtempfindliche Naphthochinondiazid-Verbindung (NQD) wurde aus 2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-3,4-dimethylphenol und Toluoldiisocyanat synthetisiert und mit IR-, NMR- und Elementaranalyse identifiziert. Die Bleicheigenschaften unter Lichteinwirkung wurden mit UV-Spektrophotometrie bestimmt. Die Anwendung von NQD in der Photolithographie als positiver Photoresist sowie einer wäßrigen Lösung von NQD, Novolak, Cellosolve-Acetat und DMF als lichtempfindliches Material wurde untersucht. Das hergestellte NQD erwies sich als effektive Komponente in positiven Photoresists. Die optimalen Bedingungen der UV-Dosis, Schichtdicke und Resistzusammensetzung wurden abgeschätzt. Die Auflösung des positiven Photoresists wurde durch Rasterelektronenmikroskopie bestimmt. Außerdem wurde der Einfluß von UV-Dosis und -Wellenlänge, Einwirkungsdauer und Entwicklungszeit auf die Empfindlichkeit und die Auflösung des Photoresists untersucht.
    Notes: A new photosensitive naphthoquinonediazide (NQD) was synthesized from 2,6-bis-(hydroxymethyl)-3,4-dimethylphenol and toluene diisocyante. NQD was identified by using IR, NMR and elemental analyses. Photobleachable characteristics were evaluated by UV spectrophotometry. Applications of the NQD on the photolithography as a positive working photoresist were investigated. The aqueous solution of NQD, novolak, cellosolve acetate, and DMF was used as a photosensitive material. It was found that NQD synthesized in this investigation can be used as an effective component in a positive photoresist. Optimal conditions of the UV dose, coating thickness, and development of the resist system were estimated. Resolution of the positive resist was evaluated by SEM technique. Effects of UV dose, exposure time, development time, and exposure UV wave length on the sensitivity and resolution of the photoresist were investigated.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 123-132 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die radikalinduzierte Polymerisation von phenlysubstituierten 2-Methylen-1,3-dioxanen wurde untersucht. Es kann gezeigt werden, daß die grundlegende Polymerisationstendenz derartiger Ketenacetale darin besteht, über die Doppelbindung zu hochmolekularen Polyacetalen ohne eine nennenswerte Ringöffnung zu polymerisieren. Einflußfaktoren, wie z. B. resonanzstabilisierte Kettenenden oder sterische Hinderungen während des Wachstumsschrittes sind nicht in der Lage, die Polymerisation in die Richtung der gewünschten Ringöffnung zu lenken.Mittels Dichtemessungen wurden Informationen über das Schrumpfungsverhalten gewonnen. Es konnte gezeigt werden, daß raumerfüllende Substituenten am 2-Methylen-1,3-dioxansystem bei der Homopolymerisation grundsätzlich eine geringe Volumenschrumpfung bewirken und die Schrumpfung von herkömmlichen Monomeren bei der Copolymerisation herabsetzen können.
    Notes: We have investigated the free radical polymerization of phenyl-substituted 2-methylene-1,3-dioxanes. It was shown that there is a basic tendency of such ketenacetals to undergo exclusively a vinyl polymerization forming high-molecular polyacetals without any detectable ring opening. The polymerization with the desirable ring opening reaction cannot be controlled by factors like resonance stabilized chain ends or steric hindrance in the growing step.From densitometric measurements we got new information about the shrinkage behaviour. It was demonstrated that bulky substituents attached to the 2-methylene-1,3-dioxane system result in a significant low shrinkage in homopolymerization and the shrinkage of common comonomers can be decreased by copolymerization.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 133-143 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Die Polymerisation von Acrylamid (AAM) in einer konzentrierten bikontinuierlichen Mikroemulsion wurde studiert. Die Initiierungsstelle bei Verwendung von radikalischen Initiatoren mit verschiedener Wasserlöslichkeit wurde untersucht. Es wurde festgestellt, daß ein vollständig oder teilweise wasserlöslicher radikalischer Initiator die Acrylamidpolymerisation in der untersuchten Mikroemulsion effektiv initiieren kann. Die dadurch entstandenen Polymeren weisen eine Spezialstruktur auf, die von der Zusammensetzung der ursprünglichen Mikroemulsion abhängig ist.
    Notes: The polymerization of acrylamide (AAM) in concentrated bicontinuous microemulsion systems was studied. The locus of initiation using radical initiators with various water-solubility was investigated. It was found that water-soluble and partially water-soluble initiators initiate the AAM polymerization in the reaction systems under investigation very effectively. The polymers thus formed have special structures dependent on the composition of the original concentrated bicontinuous microemulsion.
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 209-209 
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    Angewandte Makromolekulare Chemie 229 (1995), S. 185-198 
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    Description / Table of Contents: Bacteriorhodopsin is a component of the purple membrane of Halobacterium halobium. It shows photochemical activity and undergoes a series of photocyclic-associated conformational changes. Incorporated in a matrix it is suitable as a light energy/electrical current transducer. Very important is an orientation of purple membrane fragments.The reaction between solutions of a polyelectrolyte and multivalent ions leads to a ionotropic gel, that is a gel with an ordered structure. If the gel formation was carried out in the presence of purple membrane fragments, the Bacteriorhodopsin is highly oriented and produces a photoelectrical signal. It consists a correlation between the light direction and the orientation of the purple membrane due to the gel formation.
    Notes: Bacteriorhodopsin ist Bestandteil der sogenannten Purpurmembran des Mikroorganismus Halobacterium halobium. Es zeigt photochemische Aktivität und kann als biologischer Lichtwandler fungieren. Voraussetzung hierfür ist eine orientierte Anordnung der Purpurmembran in einer Matrix.Das Prinzip der ionotropen Gelbildung, d. h. die geordnete Strukturbildung einer Polyelektrolytlösung infolge eines gerichteten Diffusionsstromes von mehrwertigen Ionen gestattet die orientierte Anordnung der Purpurmembran. Durch Lichteinwirkung werden elektrische Signale induziert. Es besteht ein Zusammenhang zwischen der Richtung des Strahlungseinfalls und der durch die Gelwachstumsrichtung festgelegten Orientierung der Purpurmembran.
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    Notes: The thermal oxidation of β ray-crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE) was studied in temperatures ranging from 90 to 180°C. Various analytical methods were used for determination of an end of the induction period on bulk samples: gravimetry, ultimate tensile properties, density and color change. On microtome slices of ∼30 μm thickness the depth distribution of oxidation products, phenolic antioxidant, density and tensile ultimate properties were followed as a function of exposure time by respectively IR and UV spectrophotometry, densitometry and Microfoil Tensile Testing.Depending on the testing method different durations of induction period (DIP) were obtained. They increase in following order:Phenol depletion 〈 Ultimate elongation 〈 Density 〈 Carbonyl build-up ≤ Color change 〈 Weight loss.The difference between phenol depletion DIP and carbonyl build-up DIP can be considered as negligible at temperatures higher than the melting point (about 30%) but it reachs more than 100% at T〈 Tm.Different kinetic regimes of phenol consumption were observed depending on the exposure temperature. A mechanistic interpretation is proposed explaining the role of the stabilizer system in initially homogeneous and later heterogeneous oxidation of the bulk material.The Arrhenius law was applied to different durations of induction period. A discontinuity appeared in the melting point region (120-130°C) which is tentatively interpreted in terms of different stabilizer concentration in amorphous phase of semicrystalline material (T 〈 Tm) and in melt material (T 〉 Tm). On the basis of the presented complex study of polyethylene thermo-oxidation, different aspects of lifetime predictions are discussed.
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    Notes: Most plastics are produced from oil and have a high potential as hydrocarbon sources for the chemical industry. Pyrolysis is a practicable way to pyrolyze mixed plastics. The fluidized bed pyrolysis has turned out to be particularly advantageous. 25 to 45 percent of product gas with a high heating value and 30 to 50 percent of an oil rich in aromatics, could be recovered. The oil is comparable to that of a mixture of light benzene and bituminous coal tar. Up to 60 percent of ethene and propene are produced by using mixed polyolefins as feedstock. Under appropriate conditions the pyrolysis could be successful on the market.
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    Notes: When poly(methyl methacrylate) films containing UV absorbers are exposed to UV light, the absorbers undergo photodegradation resulting in loss of absorbance. If the data extend for less than one half-life, both zero and first order kinetic treatment give fairly linear fits, but the rate constants so derived are dependent on the initial absorbance of the films. When the zero order rate constants are corrected to account for the higher rate of degradation near the surface compared with the bulk that occurs in highly absorbing films, consistent “infinite absorption” zero order rate constants are derived. The inhomogeneous degradation is due to only the highly absorbed, higher energy light contributing significantly to the degradation. For the benzophenone and benzotriazole classes of absorber, at least 65% of the degradation is due to light with wavelengths 〈 350 nm. Structural variations generally caused only small differences in the rates of degradation of these classes of absorbers unless the substitutions disrupted the intramolecular hydrogen bonds that are critical for stability. If the hydrogen bond is weakened, the absorber is less stable.
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    Description / Table of Contents: Aus Cardanol, einem Bestandteil der Schale der Cashewnuß, wurde durch Kondensation mit Formaldehyd und substituierten aromatischen Verbindungen unter saurer oder basischer Katalyse eine Reihe von Harzen hergestellt und anhand ihrer IR-Spektren charakterisiert. Sie lassen sich als selektive Ionenaustauscher für bestimmte Ionen verwenden, was mittels einer Gleichgewichtsmethode geprüft wurde. Das thermische Verhalten der Harze wurde untersucht, und ein plausibler Abbaumechanismus wird vorgeschlagen.
    Notes: A large number of resins have been synthesized by reacting cardanol, a constituent of cashewnut shell liquid, with formaldehyde and substituted aromatic compounds in the presence of acidic and basic catalysts. The resins have been characterized by IR spectra. They were shown to be selective ion exchangers for certain metal ions. A batch equilibrium method was used for studying the selectivity of the metal ions. The thermal behaviour of the resins has been studied and a plausible degradation mechanism has been suggested.
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    Notes: Bisphenol A polycarbonate (BPA-PC) is an important high performance engineering thermoplastic well known for its outstanding combination of toughness, transparency and heat resistance. These properties make it an idel material for demanding applications where it is exposed to external stresses such as elevated temperatures, ultraviolet light and γ-ray sterilization. However, on extended exposure to these conditions, BPA-PC slowly degrades, turning progressively more yellow, eventually leading to a decrease in its physical properties. Over the years, there has been numerous studies made to understand these degradative processes so as to better design more stable BPA-PC formulations. In this paper, this chemistry is briefly reviewed along with more recent work in this area with a special emphasis on the efforts made to identifying the actual chemical species responsible for the observed yellow color and the chemistry responsible for their formation.
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    Notes: Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS) are know to inhibit the photo-oxidation of polymers. A key reaction in their stabilization mechanism is believed to be the conversion of a hindered aminoether into a nitroxyl radical. Several different possible mechanisms for this conversion were explored. One, the elimination of the aminoether to form an olefin and hydroxylamine (an intermediate in the formation of a nitroxyl), while possible at high temperatures, cannot account for the inhibitory activity we observed for secondary and primary aminoethers. Direct radical displacement by peroxy radicals was also considered. However, the products predicted by this reaction pathway were not observed. Finally, oxidation of the nitrogen by a peroxy radical, by either electron transfer or a radical attack on the nitrogen, was investigated. While electron transfer was shown to be unlikely, direct oxidation of the aminoether nitrogen was supported by our results. A detailed mechanism for the reaction of both alkyl- and acyl-peroxy radicals with aminoethers is proposed.
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    Keywords: Chemistry ; Polymer and Materials Science
    Source: Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
    Topics: Chemistry and Pharmacology , Physics
    Description / Table of Contents: Die thermischen und dynamisch-mechanischen Eigenschaften einiger linearer kautschukelastischer Polyurethane mit chemisch unterschiedlichen starren Segmenten wurden untersucht und zur chemischen Zusammensetzung in Beziehung gesetzt. Interessante Zusammenhänge wurden zwischen der Kristallinität der elastischen Polyurethanharnstoffe und der aromatischen oder cycloaliphatischen Natur der Diisocyanat-Komponenten gefunden. Darüber hinaus scheinen die Ergebnisse bei einem bestimmten Verhältnis zwischen starren und flexiblen Segmenten und bei gegebener Zusammensetzung der flexiblen Gruppen auf eine bessere Phasenseparation bei den Polyurethanharnstoffen mit cycloaliphatischen starren Segmenten als bei solchen mit aromatischen, starren Einheiten hinzuweisen.
    Notes: Experimental batches of linear rubber-like polyurethanes characterized by the presence of chemically different hard segments are studied and their thermal and dynamic-mechanical properties are related to the differences in chemical compositions. Interesting correlations are found between the development of crystallinity in such elastomeric poly(urethaneurea)s and the aromatic or alicyclic nature of the diisocyanate. Moreover, for a fixed ratio between hard and soft segments, and for a given composition of the soft segment, the results seem to indicate a better degree of phase separation in cycloaliphatic-based hard segment poly(urethaneurea)s than in aromatic-based hard segment poly(urethaneurea)s.
    Additional Material: 7 Ill.
    Type of Medium: Electronic Resource
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