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View article: Compounds reducing human sperm motility as potential non hormonal contraceptives identified using a high-throughput phenotypic screening platform
Compounds reducing human sperm motility as potential non hormonal contraceptives identified using a high-throughput phenotypic screening platform Open
In this article, we detail our latest findings towards developing diversified series of potential non-hormonal contraceptive compounds using a phenotypic screening approach against human sperm. Phenotypic screening of nine compound librari…
View article: Sierra/SD – Theory Manual – 5.22
Sierra/SD – Theory Manual – 5.22 Open
Sierra/SD provides a massively parallel implementation of structural dynamics finite element analysis, required for high fidelity, validated models used in modal, vibration, static and shock analysis of structural systems. This manual desc…
View article: Sierra/SD – User’s Guide for NasGen – 5.20
Sierra/SD – User’s Guide for NasGen – 5.20 Open
NasGen provides a path for migration of structural models from Nastran bulk data format (BDF) into both an Exodus mesh file and an ASCII input file for Sierra Structural Dynamics (Salinas) and Solid Mechanics (Adagio). Many tools at Sandia…
View article: Sierra/SD – User’s Guide for NasGen – 5.18
Sierra/SD – User’s Guide for NasGen – 5.18 Open
NasGen provides a path for migration of structural models from NASTRAN bulk data format (BDF) into both an Exodus mesh file and an ASCII input file for Sierra Structural Dynamics (Salinas) and Solid Mechanics (Presto). Many tools at Sandia…
View article: Sierra/SD – User’s Manual (V.5.16)
Sierra/SD – User’s Manual (V.5.16) Open
Sierra/SD provides a massively parallel implementation of structural dynamics finite element analysis, required for high-fidelity, validated models used in modal, vibration, static and shock analysis of weapons systems. This document provi…
View article: Sperm Toolbox – A selection of small molecules to study human spermatozoa
Sperm Toolbox – A selection of small molecules to study human spermatozoa Open
Male contraceptive options and infertility treatments are limited. To help overcome these limitations we established a small molecule library as a toolbox for assay development and screening campaigns using human spermatozoa. We have profi…
View article: Altering the balance between AOX1A and NDB2 expression affects a common set of transcripts in Arabidopsis
Altering the balance between AOX1A and NDB2 expression affects a common set of transcripts in Arabidopsis Open
Stress-responsive components of the mitochondrial alternative electron transport pathway have the capacity to improve tolerance of plants to abiotic stress, particularly the alternative oxidase AOX1A but also external NAD(P)H dehydrogenase…
View article: A consensus definition of supratotal resection for anatomically distinct primary glioblastoma: an AANS/CNS Section on Tumors survey of neurosurgical oncologists
A consensus definition of supratotal resection for anatomically distinct primary glioblastoma: an AANS/CNS Section on Tumors survey of neurosurgical oncologists Open
Support exists among neurosurgical oncologists with varying familiarity performing SpTR to adopt the proposed consensus definition of SpTR of glioblastoma and to potentially investigate the utility of SpTR to treat right anterior temporal …
View article: Sierra/SD - Verification Test Manual - 5.8
Sierra/SD - Verification Test Manual - 5.8 Open
This document presents tests from the Sierra Structural Mechanics verification test suite. Each of these tests is run nightly with the Sierra/SD code suite and the results of the test checked versus the correct analytic result. For each of…
View article: Sierra/SD - Verification Test Manual - 5.6
Sierra/SD - Verification Test Manual - 5.6 Open
This document presents tests from the Sierra Structural Mechanics verification test suite. Each of these tests is run nightly with the Sierra/SD code suite and the results of the test checked versus the correct analytic result. For each of…
View article: Legume Alternative Oxidase Isoforms Show Differential Sensitivity to Pyruvate Activation
Legume Alternative Oxidase Isoforms Show Differential Sensitivity to Pyruvate Activation Open
Alternative oxidase (AOX) is an important component of the plant respiratory pathway, enabling a route for electrons that bypasses the energy-conserving, ROS-producing complexes of the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Plants contain…
View article: Malate Transport and Metabolism in Nitrogen-Fixing Legume Nodules
Malate Transport and Metabolism in Nitrogen-Fixing Legume Nodules Open
Legumes form a symbiosis with rhizobia, a soil bacterium that allows them to access atmospheric nitrogen and deliver it to the plant for growth. Biological nitrogen fixation occurs in specialized organs, termed nodules, that develop on the…
View article: The crucial roles of mitochondria in supporting C<sub>4</sub> photosynthesis
The crucial roles of mitochondria in supporting C<sub>4</sub> photosynthesis Open
Summary C 4 photosynthesis involves a series of biochemical and anatomical traits that significantly improve plant productivity under conditions that reduce the efficiency of C 3 photosynthesis. We explore how evolution of the three classi…
View article: Sierra/SD – Verification Test Manual – 5.0
Sierra/SD – Verification Test Manual – 5.0 Open
This document presents tests from the Sierra Structural Mechanics verification test suite. Each of these tests is run nightly with the Sierra/SD code suite and the results of the test checked versus the correct analytic result. For each of…
View article: Soybean Yellow Stripe-like 7 is a symbiosome membrane peptide transporter important for nitrogen fixation
Soybean Yellow Stripe-like 7 is a symbiosome membrane peptide transporter important for nitrogen fixation Open
Legumes form a symbiosis with rhizobia that convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to ammonia and provide it to the plant in return for a carbon and nutrient supply. Nodules, developed as part of the symbiosis, harbor rhizobia that are enclosed…
View article: Iron Transport across Symbiotic Membranes of Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes
Iron Transport across Symbiotic Membranes of Nitrogen-Fixing Legumes Open
Iron is an essential nutrient for the legume-rhizobia symbiosis and nitrogen-fixing bacteroids within root nodules of legumes have a very high demand for the metal. Within the infected cells of nodules, the bacteroids are surrounded by a p…
View article: Salt-induced expression of intracellular vesicle trafficking genes, CaRab-GTP, and their association with Na+ accumulation in leaves of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Salt-induced expression of intracellular vesicle trafficking genes, CaRab-GTP, and their association with Na+ accumulation in leaves of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Open
Background Chickpea is an important legume and is moderately tolerant to salinity stress during the growing season. However, the level and mechanisms for salinity tolerance can vary among accessions and cultivars. A large family of CaRab -…
View article: Sierra/SD–Verification Test Manual - 4.58
Sierra/SD–Verification Test Manual - 4.58 Open
This document presents tests from the Sierra Structural Mechanics verification test suite. Each of these tests is run nightly with the Sierra/SD code suite and the results of the test checked versus the correct analytic result. For each of…
View article: GmVTL1a is an iron transporter on the symbiosome membrane of soybean with an important role in nitrogen fixation
GmVTL1a is an iron transporter on the symbiosome membrane of soybean with an important role in nitrogen fixation Open
Summary Legumes establish symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria (rhizobia), housed in nodules on roots. The plant supplies carbon substrates and other nutrients to the bacteria in exchange for fixed nitrogen. The exchange occurs acros…
View article: Identification of Alternative Mitochondrial Electron Transport Pathway Components in Chickpea Indicates a Differential Response to Salinity Stress between Cultivars
Identification of Alternative Mitochondrial Electron Transport Pathway Components in Chickpea Indicates a Differential Response to Salinity Stress between Cultivars Open
All plants contain an alternative electron transport pathway (AP) in their mitochondria, consisting of the alternative oxidase (AOX) and type 2 NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (ND) families, that are thought to play a role in controlling oxidative s…
View article: How To Manual - 4.56
How To Manual - 4.56 Open
The "how to" document is designed to help walk the analyst through difficult aspects of software usage. It should supplement both the User's manual and the Theory document, by providing examples and detailed discussion that reduce learning…
View article: GmVTL1 is an iron transporter on the symbiosome membrane of soybean with an important role in nitrogen fixation
GmVTL1 is an iron transporter on the symbiosome membrane of soybean with an important role in nitrogen fixation Open
Summary Legumes establish symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria (rhizobia), housed in nodules on plant roots. The plant supplies carbon substrates and other nutrients to the bacteria in exchange for fixed nitrogen. The exchange occurs…
View article: Molecular and physiological responses during thermal acclimation of leaf photosynthesis and respiration in rice
Molecular and physiological responses during thermal acclimation of leaf photosynthesis and respiration in rice Open
To further our understanding of how sustained changes in temperature affect the carbon economy of rice ( Oryza sativa ), hydroponically grown plants of the IR64 cultivar were developed at 30°C/25°C (day/night) before being shifted to 25/20…
View article: AtNDB2 Is the Main External NADH Dehydrogenase in Mitochondria and Is Important for Tolerance to Environmental Stress
AtNDB2 Is the Main External NADH Dehydrogenase in Mitochondria and Is Important for Tolerance to Environmental Stress Open
In addition to the classical electron transport pathway coupled to ATP synthesis, plant mitochondria have an alternative pathway that involves type II NAD(P)H dehydrogenases (NDs) and alternative oxidase (AOX). This alternative pathway par…
View article: Energy costs of salt tolerance in crop plants
Energy costs of salt tolerance in crop plants Open
Summary Agriculture is expanding into regions that are affected by salinity. This review considers the energetic costs of salinity tolerance in crop plants and provides a framework for a quantitative assessment of costs. Different sources …
View article: Sierra SD Theory Manual.
Sierra SD Theory Manual. Open
Sierra/SD provides a massively parallel implementation of structural dynamics finite element analysis, required for high fidelity, validated models used in modal, vibration, static and shock analysis of structural systems. This manual desc…
View article: Energy costs of salinity tolerance in crop plants
Energy costs of salinity tolerance in crop plants Open
The participants acknowledge the financial assistance from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology (CE140100008), the Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Hub Legumes for Sustainable Ag…