Proportion, Function, and Generation of Dual Receptor Lymphocytes [PDF]
The specific immune response mechanisms of B cells and T cells are centered on the classic clonal selection theory, which posits that “a single lymphocyte expresses only one type of antigen receptor.” This mechanism is primarily achieved through V(D)J allelic exclusion rearrangement on germline chromosomes and rigorous self‐tolerance selection. However,
Qi Peng +4 more
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Causes of delayed angiosperm diversification: The photosynthetic revolution, increased opportunity costs of anti‐herbivore defenses, selection for qualitative toxins, and acceleration of plant–herbivore coevolution [PDF]
Abstract Why did it take so long for angiosperms to diversify after they arose? Here I consider the indirect but potentially crucial impact of the “photosynthetic revolution” on plant–herbivore coevolution. Increased vein density in fossil leaves implies a doubling in photosynthesis 125–100 million years ago.
Thomas J. Givnish
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HLA‐A*02:01 Presents Penicillin‐Modified Cysteinylated Peptides for T Cell Recognition [PDF]
We describe, for the first time, HLA presentation of benzylpenicillin‐modified peptides incorporating a cysteine‐benzylpenicillin conjugate (CysBP), disulfide linked to an in‐chain cysteine. A dominant HLA‐A*02:01 restricted benzylpenicillin‐specific T cell clone, TRAV3/TRBV20‐1 (BP‐TCR), was identified within PBMCs of a penicillin‐hypersensitive ...
Shawn J. R. Goh +10 more
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On some properties of k-circulant matrices with the generalized Pell-Padovan numbers
In this paper, we investigate the properties of the $k$-circulant matrix generated by the generalized Pell--Padovan numbers. We derive explicit formulas for the sum of entries, the maximum column sum norm ($\Vert \cdot \Vert _{1}$), the maximum row sum ...
Yüksel Soykan, Erkan Taşdemir
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Determinants and Inverses of Ppoeplitz and Ppankel matrices
In this paper, we consider two kinds of special matrices, which are called Ppoeplitz matrix and Ppankel matrix. The idea of matrix transformation is used to compute the determinants and inverses of the Ppoeplitz matrix and the Ppankel matrix.
Zuo Baishuai, Jiang Zhaolin, Fu Deqian
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Quadratic Approximation of Generalized Tribonacci Sequences
In this paper, we give quadratic approximation of generalized Tribonacci sequence {Vn}n≥0 defined by Vn = rVn−1 + sV n−2 + tV n−3 (n ≥ 3) and use this result to give the matrix form of the n-th power of a companion matrix of {Vn}n≥0. Then we re-prove the
Cerda-Morales Gamaliel
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Tiling Models for Palindromic and n‐Colored Compositions With 1 s and 3 s
In this work, we explore compositions of positive integers into parts consisting of 1 and 3 s, highlighting their close connection to the Narayana numbers. We also examine palindromic compositions of this type and introduce arithmetic functions that reflect their structural properties.
Orhan Dişkaya +5 more
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Privacy Preserving Message using Padovan Sequence
Abstract An evolution of wireless technology created tremendous change in this era. Large quantities of messages are registered, altered and transmitted through wireless or network cable by fixed devices. Privacy of the transmitted message is a main concern in networks. A diversified encryption algorithm has been suggested in these years
D A Angel Sherin, V Maheswari, V Balaji
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Abstract NASA's MErcury Surface, Space ENvironment, GEochemistry, and Ranging mission has revealed that about 27% of the surface of Mercury is covered by smooth plains, which are mostly volcanic in origin. These plains are mainly located in the northern hemisphere, as well as within and around major impact basins.
E. Caminiti +3 more
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The Impact of a Long‐Lived Basal Magma Ocean on the Thermochemical Evolution of Mars
Abstract A basal magma ocean (BMO) has been suggested to form as a consequence of cumulate overturn following crystallization of an initial global magma ocean. As a consequence of enrichment in iron and heat‐producing elements (HPE), the BMO stabilizes gravitationally at the base of the planetary mantle, affecting the efficiency of mantle convection ...
Kar Wai Cheng +3 more
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