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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (CO(2), CH(4)) from pilot-scale algal and duckweed-based ponds (ABP and DBP) were measured using the static chamber methodology. Daylight and nocturnal variations of GHG and wastewater characteristics (e.g. chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH) were determined via sampling campaigns during midday (12:30-15:30) and midnight (00:30-03:30) periods. The results showed that under daylight conditions in ABP median emissions were -232 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-1) and 9.9 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), and in DBP median emissions were -1,654.5 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-1) and 71.4 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), respectively. During nocturnal conditions ABP median emissions were 3,949.9 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-1), 12.7 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), and DBP median emissions were 5,116 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-1), 195.2 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), respectively. Once data measured during daylight were averaged together with nocturnal data the median emissions for ABP were 1,566.8 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-1) and 72.1 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), whilst for DBP they were 3,016.9 mg CO(2) m(-2) d(-) and 178.9 mg CH(4) m(-2) d(-1), respectively. These figures suggest that there were significant differences between CO(2) emissions measured during daylight and nocturnal periods (p < 0.05). This shows a sink-like behaviour for both ABP and DBP in the presence of solar light, which indicates the influence of photosynthesis in CO(2) emissions. On the other hand, the fluxes of CH(4) indicated that DBP and ABP behave as net sources of CH(4) during day and night, although higher emissions were observed from DBP. Overall, according to the compound average (daylight and nocturnal emissions) both ABP and DBP systems might be considered as net sources of GHG.
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Dióxido de Carbono/química , Metano/química , Monitoreo del Ambiente , Fotoperiodo , EstanquesRESUMEN
Phytoplankton species collected from the limnetic to euryhaline sections of Tehuantepec River were identified, classified and compared with regional information from Mexico and South America. We collected 15 samples every three months from July 1997 through August 1998 with a 20 microm net and a Van Dorn bottle. Indicator values and a code checklist are included. A total of 58 families, 121 genera, 273 species, one subspecies, 75 varieties, 13 forms and one morphotype were identified in the taxa Bacillariophyta (42.0 %), Chlorophyta (29.0 %), Cyanoprocaryota (18.0 %), Euglenophyta (5.0 %), Dinophyta (3.0 %), Cryptophyta (2.0 %) and Chrysophyta (1.0 %). The predominant families were Scenedesmaceae (24 species), Oocystaceae (22), Bacillariophyceae (21), Chaetocerotaceae (15) and Euglenaceae (14). Five families, eight genera, 72 species, 45 varieties and eight forms are first records for Mexico. The species Chroococcus turgidus, Microcystis flosaquae and Pseudanabaena limnetica (which produce massive blooms or red tides) are important in this river of moderate water quality.
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Biodiversidad , Ecosistema , Monitoreo del Ambiente , Fitoplancton/clasificación , Animales , Geografía , México , Ríos , Estaciones del AñoRESUMEN
Phytoplankton species collected from the limnetic to euryhaline sections of Tehuantepec River were identified, classified and compared with regional information from Mexico and South America. We collected 15 samples every three months from July 1997 through August 1998 with a 20 microm net and a Van Dorn bottle. Indicator values and a code checklist are included. A total of 58 families, 121 genera, 273 species, one subspecies, 75 varieties, 13 forms and one morphotype were identified in the taxa Bacillariophyta (42.0 %), Chlorophyta (29.0 %), Cyanoprocaryota (18.0 %), Euglenophyta (5.0 %), Dinophyta (3.0 %), Cryptophyta (2.0 %) and Chrysophyta (1.0 %). The predominant families were Scenedesmaceae (24 species), Oocystaceae (22), Bacillariophyceae (21), Chaetocerotaceae (15) and Euglenaceae (14). Five families, eight genera, 72 species, 45 varieties and eight forms are first records for Mexico. The species Chroococcus turgidus, Microcystis flosaquae and Pseudanabaena limnetica (which produce massive blooms or red tides) are important in this river of moderate water quality.
El fitoplancton recolectado en el río Tehuantepec con características limnéticas a eurihalinas se determinó, clasificó y comparó con información regional de México y Suramérica. Se incluyen valores indicadores y un código del listado florístico para facilitar el manejo de estas algas. Se determinó un total de 58 familias, 121 géneros, 273 especies, una subespecie, 75 variedades, 13 formas y un morfotipo, pertenecientes a las divisiones Bacillariophyta (42.0 %), Chlorophyta (29.0 %), Cyanoprocaryota (18.0 %), Euglenophyta (5.0 %), Dinophyta (3.0 %), Cryptophyta (2.0 %) y Chrysophyta (1.0 %). Las familias mejor representadas fueron Scenedesmaceae (24 especies), Oocystaceae (22), Bacillariophyceae (21), Chaetocerotaceae (15) y Euglenaceae (14). Se establecen nuevos registros para México: cinco familias, ocho géneros, 72 especies, 45 variedades y ocho formas. En este río, que presenta una moderada calidad del agua, sobresalieron las especies Chroococcus turgidus, Microcystis flosaquae y Pseudanabaena limnetica (como productoras de mareas rojas).
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Animales , Biodiversidad , Ecosistema , Fitoplancton/clasificación , Monitoreo del Ambiente , Resumen en Inglés , Artículo de Revista , Estaciones del Año , Geografía , México , RíosRESUMEN
Comparative molecular field analysis (CoMFA) and comparative molecular similarity indices analysis (CoMSIA) were performed on a series of benzotriazine derivatives, as Src inhibitors. Ligand molecular superimposition on the template structure was performed by database alignment method. The statistically significant model was established of 72 molecules, which were validated by a test set of six compounds. The CoMFA model yielded a q(2)=0.526, non cross-validated R(2) of 0.781, F value of 88.132, bootstrapped R(2) of 0.831, standard error of prediction=0.587, and standard error of estimate=0.351 while the CoMSIA model yielded the best predictive model with a q(2)=0.647, non cross-validated R(2) of 0.895, F value of 115.906, bootstrapped R(2) of 0.953, standard error of prediction=0.519, and standard error of estimate=0.178. The contour maps obtained from 3D-QSAR studies were appraised for activity trends for the molecules analyzed. Results indicate that small steric volumes in the hydrophobic region, electron-withdrawing groups next to the aryl linker region, and atoms close to the solvent accessible region increase the Src inhibitory activity of the compounds. In fact, adding substituents at positions 5, 6, and 8 of the benzotriazine nucleus were generated new compounds having a higher predicted activity. The data generated from the present study will further help to design novel, potent, and selective Src inhibitors as anticancer therapeutic agents.
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Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/química , Inhibidores de Proteínas Quinasas/farmacología , Triazinas/química , Triazinas/farmacología , Familia-src Quinasas/antagonistas & inhibidores , Familia-src Quinasas/metabolismo , Modelos Moleculares , Estructura Molecular , Relación Estructura-Actividad Cuantitativa , Programas InformáticosRESUMEN
El propósito de este estudio fue analizar la morfología y composición química de conos de gutapercha PRODENT por medio de MEB y EDX. Se incluyeron al azar 12 conos de gutapercha de calibres y lotes diferentes, los cuales se estudiaron del D1 al D16, seis conos de utilizaron para el estudio morfológico y el resto para microanálisis, el cual se realizó en la estructura interna y externa. La evaluación de la morfología reveló un alto grado de regularidad en las zonas estudiadas. El microanálisis evidenció que la capa externa está constituida por nueve elementos y la estructura interna por 11. Se encontró que dependiendo del calibre del cono, existe variabilidad en los elementos constitutivos, entre los cuales resaltan el zinc, oxígeno, bario y sodio. Bajo las condiciones de este estudio, concluimos que la gutapercha PRODENT ofrece características morfológicas y de composición química satisfactorias para su uso clínico
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Gutapercha , Técnicas In Vitro , Materiales de Obturación del Conducto Radicular/análisis , Materiales de Obturación del Conducto Radicular/química , Análisis Espectral/métodos , Bario , Ensayo de Materiales , Microanálisis por Sonda Electrónica/métodos , Óxido de Zinc/química , Oxígeno/química , Sodio , Espectrometría de Masa Bombardeada por Átomos Veloces , Propiedades de SuperficieRESUMEN
Se realizó un estudio prospectivo en 31 pacientes pediátricos que necesitaron preparación del colon para cirugía u otro proceder diagnóstico o terapéutico, utilizando un método que consiste en la irrigación anterógrada de todo el intestino con una solución hidroelectrolítica que contiene sodio, cloro, potasio y bicarbonato de sodio. El resultado fue satisfactorio y no se presentaron complicaciones atribuibles al método; no ocurrió sepsis postoperatoria en ninguno de los 20 pacientes quirúrgicos. Los autores consideran que este método es ideal para la preparación del colon para cirugía y otros procedimientos.