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Cell signalling following plant/pathogen interactions involves the generation of reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species (2002)
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Hancock, J. T., Desikan, R., Clarke, A., Hurst, R. D., & Neill, S. (2002). Cell signalling following plant/pathogen interactions involves the generation of reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, 40(6-8), 611-617. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0981-9428%2802%2901403-1

It is now clear that reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and reactive nitrogen species, such as nitric oxide (NO), are produced by plant cells in response to a variety of stresses, including pathogen challenge. Such molec... Read More about Cell signalling following plant/pathogen interactions involves the generation of reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species.

Voltammetric behaviour and trace determination of copper at a mercury-free screen-printed carbon electrode (2002)
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Honeychurch, K. C., Hawkins, D. M., Hart, J. P., & Cowell, D. C. (2002). Voltammetric behaviour and trace determination of copper at a mercury-free screen-printed carbon electrode. Talanta, 57(3), 565-574. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-9140%2802%2900060-7

Screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs), without chemical modification, have been investigated as disposable sensors for the measurement of trace levels of Cu2+. Cyclic voltammetry was employed to elucidate the electrochemical behaviour of Cu2+ at t... Read More about Voltammetric behaviour and trace determination of copper at a mercury-free screen-printed carbon electrode.

Experimental reaction-diffusion pre-processor for shape recognition (2002)
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Adamatzky, A., de Lacy Costello, B., & Ratcliffe, N. M. (2002). Experimental reaction-diffusion pre-processor for shape recognition. Physics Letters A, 297(5-6), 344-352. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0375-9601%2802%2900289-X

We have produced an experimental implementation of a massively-parallel reaction-diffusion processor which performs one of the most essential parts of shape recognition - construction of a skeleton. A skeleton is a unique, stable and invariant repres... Read More about Experimental reaction-diffusion pre-processor for shape recognition.

Hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide as signalling molecules in plants (2002)
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Neill, S., Desikan, R., Clarke, A., Hurst, R. D., & Hancock, J. T. (2002). Hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide as signalling molecules in plants. Journal of Experimental Botany, 53(372), 1237-1247

It is now clear that hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and nitric oxide (NO) function as signalling molecules in plants. A wide range of abiotic and biotic stresses results in H2O2 generation, from a variety of sources. H2O2 is removed from cells via a number... Read More about Hydrogen peroxide and nitric oxide as signalling molecules in plants.

The synthesis of 3-octadecyl- and 3-docosylpyrrole, their polymerisation and incorporation into novel composite gas sensitive resistors (2002)
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Ratcliffe, N. M., Guernion, N., & de Lacy Costello, B. (2002). The synthesis of 3-octadecyl- and 3-docosylpyrrole, their polymerisation and incorporation into novel composite gas sensitive resistors. Synthetic Metals, 128(2), 139-147. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0379-6779%2801%2900551-3

3-Octadecylpyrrole and the novel 3-docosylpyrrole were synthesised in high yields. These monomers were polymerised with various oxidising agents to produce a range of 3-octadecylpolypyrroles and 3-docosylpolypyrroles with different counter-ions. Thes... Read More about The synthesis of 3-octadecyl- and 3-docosylpyrrole, their polymerisation and incorporation into novel composite gas sensitive resistors.

Cytochrome P450IIE1 (CYP2E1) is induced by skatole and this induction is blocked by androstenone in isolated pig hepatocytes (2002)
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Wood, J. D., Doran (nee Udovikova), O., Whittington, F., & McGivan, J. D. (2002). Cytochrome P450IIE1 (CYP2E1) is induced by skatole and this induction is blocked by androstenone in isolated pig hepatocytes. Chemico-Biological Interactions, 140(1), 81-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0009-2797%2802%2900015-7

Skatole, a derivative of tryptophan, is produced in the hind-gut of pigs and is metabolised via hepatic cytochrome P4502E1 (CYP2E1). Excessive accumulation of skatole together with androstenone, a metabolite of testosterone, in adipose tissue in some... Read More about Cytochrome P450IIE1 (CYP2E1) is induced by skatole and this induction is blocked by androstenone in isolated pig hepatocytes.

The fabrication and characterisation of a highly sensitive polypyrrole sensor and its electrical responses to amines of differing basicity at high humidities (2002)
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Guernion, N., Ewen, R. J., Pihlainen, K., Ratcliffe, N. M., & Teare, G. C. (2002). The fabrication and characterisation of a highly sensitive polypyrrole sensor and its electrical responses to amines of differing basicity at high humidities. Synthetic Metals, 126(2-3), 301-310. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0379-6779%2801%2900572-0

Ammonia is a common feedstock for many chemical processes involving nitrogen compounds. It is a poisonous, colourless gas with a pungent smell and a fairly low odour threshold of approximately 5 ppm. The recommended threshold limit value for human ex... Read More about The fabrication and characterisation of a highly sensitive polypyrrole sensor and its electrical responses to amines of differing basicity at high humidities.

A formalin-fixed, paraffin-processed cell line standard for quality control of immunohistochemical assay of HER-2/neu expression in breast cancer (2002)
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Balaton, A. J., Couturier, J., Rhodes, A., Jasani, B., McKinley, M. J., Morgan, J. M., …Balaton, A. J. (2002). A formalin-fixed, paraffin-processed cell line standard for quality control of immunohistochemical assay of HER-2/neu expression in breast cancer. American Journal of Clinical Pathology, 117(1), 81-89. https://doi.org/10.1309/4NCM-QJ9W-QM0J-6QJE

To ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of immunohistochemical assays for determining HER-2/neu status of patients with breast cancer, a reliable standard for monitoring assay sensitivity is necessary. We optimally fixed and paraffin processed hum... Read More about A formalin-fixed, paraffin-processed cell line standard for quality control of immunohistochemical assay of HER-2/neu expression in breast cancer.

Neuronal organization of the melanin-concentrating hormone system in primitive actinopterygians: Evolutionary changes leading to teleosts (2002)
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Chédotal, A., Sotelo, C., Tessier-Lavigne, M., Nguyenf-Ba-Charvet, K. T., Cases, O., Marillat, V., …Bird, D. J. (2002). Neuronal organization of the melanin-concentrating hormone system in primitive actinopterygians: Evolutionary changes leading to teleosts. Journal of Comparative Neurology, 442(2), 99-114. https://doi.org/10.1002/cne.10074

Hypothalamic melanin-concentrating hormone (MCH) neurones occur in all vertebrates and have an apparent neuromodulatory role. In teleost fish, however, MCH is used also as a neurohypophysial hormone, controlling skin color, and as a hypophysiotrophic... Read More about Neuronal organization of the melanin-concentrating hormone system in primitive actinopterygians: Evolutionary changes leading to teleosts.

Canopy ferns in lowland dipterocarp forest support a prolific abundance of ants, termites, and other invertebrates (2002)
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Ellwood, M. D. F., Jones, D. T., & Foster, W. A. (2002). Canopy ferns in lowland dipterocarp forest support a prolific abundance of ants, termites, and other invertebrates. Biotropica, 34(4), 575-583. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2002.tb00576.x

The epiphytic Bird's Nest Fern (Asplenium nidus complex) has a large basket-shaped rosette that accumulates leaf litter. We investigated the role of these ferns in supporting invertebrate populations in the primary lowland dipterocarp forest of Danum... Read More about Canopy ferns in lowland dipterocarp forest support a prolific abundance of ants, termites, and other invertebrates.

Preventing avoidable hospital admission of older people. (2002)
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Jiwa, M., Gerrish, K., Gibson, A., & Scott, H. (2002). Preventing avoidable hospital admission of older people. British Journal of Community Nursing, 7(8), 426-431. https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2002.7.8.10650

The National Service Framework for Older People (Department of Health, 2001) stresses the importance of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions for older people. Such admissions arise when there is inadequate health and social support available in... Read More about Preventing avoidable hospital admission of older people..

Bile metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in three species of fish from the severn estuary (2002)
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Ruddock, P. J., Bird, D. J., & McCalley, D. V. (2002). Bile metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in three species of fish from the severn estuary. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, 51(2), 97-105. https://doi.org/10.1006/eesa.2001.2131

Six metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were identified and quantified from the bile of 31 common eels (Anguilla anguilla), 29 European flounders (Pleuronectes flesus), and 15 conger eels (Conger conger) collected from the Severn E... Read More about Bile metabolites of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in three species of fish from the severn estuary.

Heavy metals and arsenic in sediments, mussels and marine water from Murano (Venice, Italy) (2002)
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Giusti, L., & Zhang, H. (2002). Heavy metals and arsenic in sediments, mussels and marine water from Murano (Venice, Italy). Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 24(1), 47-65. https://doi.org/10.1023/A%3A1013945117549

This paper describes a study of the trace element distribution in sediments, marine water and mussel Mytilus galloprovincialis of the Venetian Lagoon around the Island of Murano, an island with a long tradition of glassmaking. Trace elements analysed... Read More about Heavy metals and arsenic in sediments, mussels and marine water from Murano (Venice, Italy).

The relationship between adipose tissue skatole levels, rates of hepatic microsomal skatole metabolism and hepatic cytochrome P450IIE1 expression in two breeds of pig (2002)
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Doran (nee Udovikova), O., Whittington, F., Wood, J. D., & McGivan, J. D. (2002). The relationship between adipose tissue skatole levels, rates of hepatic microsomal skatole metabolism and hepatic cytochrome P450IIE1 expression in two breeds of pig. Animal Science, 74(3), 461-468

The relationships between the level of skatole in backfat, the rate of skatole metabolism in isolated liver microsomes, hepatic cytochrome P450IIE1 content and mRNA levels were investigated in Large White ✕ Landrace (LW) and the Meishan ✕ Landrace... Read More about The relationship between adipose tissue skatole levels, rates of hepatic microsomal skatole metabolism and hepatic cytochrome P450IIE1 expression in two breeds of pig.

Deposition and characterization by surface plasmon resonance of Langmuir-Blodgett monolayers of three macrocyclic conjugated tetrapyrrole compounds exposed to chlorine gas (2002)
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Honeybourne, C. L., Portus, D., Ratcliffe, N. M., Richardson, T., & Ashwell, G. (2002). Deposition and characterization by surface plasmon resonance of Langmuir-Blodgett monolayers of three macrocyclic conjugated tetrapyrrole compounds exposed to chlorine gas. Polish Journal of Chemistry, 76(2-3), 367-376

Hydrogen peroxide signalling (2002)
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Neill, S., Desikan, R., & Hancock, J. T. (2002). Hydrogen peroxide signalling. Current Opinion in Plant Biology, 5(5), 388-395

Conducting polymers as coatings: Electrochemical and density functional theory investigations of the polymerisation (2002)
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Smith, J., Cox, P., Ratcliffe, N. M., & Campbell, S. (2002). Conducting polymers as coatings: Electrochemical and density functional theory investigations of the polymerisation. Transactions of the Institute of Metal Finishing, 80(2), 52-55

Electroactive materials such as polypyrrole and polythiophene have many applications including their use as coatings in the metal finishing industry. Electrochemical and density functional theory (DFT) studies of a series of derivatised thiophene mol... Read More about Conducting polymers as coatings: Electrochemical and density functional theory investigations of the polymerisation.

Correlative changes in metabolism and DNA damage in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) exposed to benzo[a]pyrene (2002)
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Telli-Karakoç, F., Ruddock, P., Bird, D. J., Hewer, A., Van Schanke, A., Phillips, D., & Peters, L. (2002). Correlative changes in metabolism and DNA damage in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) exposed to benzo[a]pyrene. Marine Environmental Research, 54(3-5), 511-515. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0141-1136%252802%252900192-7

Juvenile turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) were injected intraperitonteally with either corn oil or 5 mg/kg benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) dissolved in corn oil and sampled 1 and 3 days after injection. After 1 day, no elevation of 7-ethoxyresorufin O-deethylase (... Read More about Correlative changes in metabolism and DNA damage in turbot (Scophthalmus maximus) exposed to benzo[a]pyrene.