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Regulated expression of the MRP8 and MRP14 genes during terminal differentiation of human promyelocytic leukemic HL-60 cells (open access)

Regulated expression of the MRP8 and MRP14 genes during terminal differentiation of human promyelocytic leukemic HL-60 cells

The calcium-binding proteins MRP8 and MRP14 are induced during monomyelocytic cell maturation and may mediate the growth arrest in differentiating HL-60 cells. We determined the levels of a protein complex (PC) containing MRP8 and MRP14 and investigated the mechanism by which the genes encoding these proteins are regulated in HL-60 cells treated with the differentiation-inducing agent mycophenolic acid. Elevated levels of the PC were found to directly parallel gains in the steady-state levels of MRP8 and MRP14 mRNA. Transcription studies with the use of nuclear run-on experiments revealed increased transcription initiation at the MRP8 and MRP14 promoters after MPA treatment. 1{alpha},25-Dihydroxyvitamin D{sub 3}, which induces HL-60 cell differentiation by another mechanism, was also found to increase transcription initiation at the MRP8 and MRP14 promoters, suggesting that this initiation is the major control of MRP8 and MRP14 gene expression during terminal differentiation of human promyelocytic cells.
Date: February 14, 1992
Creator: Warner-Bartnicki, A. L.; Murao, S.; Collart, F. R. & Huberman, E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Combustion of dense streams of coal particles. Quarterly progress report No. 6, November 29, 1991--February 28, 1992 (open access)

Combustion of dense streams of coal particles. Quarterly progress report No. 6, November 29, 1991--February 28, 1992

Research on coal combustion continued. Activities during November 29, 1991 to February 28, 1992 includes: Further analytical results on char array combustion and internal ignition of porous char; preliminary runs using a flat flame burner have been made and a blue flat flame has been obtained; a CID camera, EPIX frame grabber and software, Sony monitor and a 486 Computer to handle image processing frame by frame have been acquired; a new coal feeder has been constructed for feeding through the flat flame burner. Coal experiments have not yet been conducted. Coal samples from Penn State Coal Bank were also acquired for use in the experiments. They include bituminous and subbituminous coals of differing VM.
Date: April 14, 1992
Creator: Annamalai, K.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The d-edge shortest-path problem for a Monge graph (open access)

The d-edge shortest-path problem for a Monge graph

A complete edge-weighted directed graph on vertices 1,2,...,n that assigns cost c(i,j) to the edge (i,j) is called Monge if its edge costs form a Monge array, i.e., for all i < k and j < l, c[i, j]+c[k,l]{le} < c[i,l]+c[k,j]. One reason Monge graphs are interesting is that shortest paths can be computed quite quickly in such graphs. In particular, Wilber showed that the shortest path from vertex 1 to vertex n of a Monge graph can be computed in O(n) time, and Aggarwal, Klawe, Moran, Shor, and Wilber showed that the shortest d-edge 1-to-n path (i.e., the shortest path among all 1-to-n paths with exactly d edges) can be computed in O(dn) time. This paper`s contribution is a new algorithm for the latter problem. Assuming 0 {le} c[i,j] {le} U and c[i,j + 1] + c[i + 1,j] {minus} c[i,j] {minus} c[i + 1, j + 1] {ge} L > 0 for all i and j, our algorithm runs in O(n(1 + 1g(U/L))) time. Thus, when d {much_gt} 1 + 1g(U/L), our algorithm represents a significant improvement over Aggarwal et al.`s O(dn)-time algorithm. We also present several applications of our algorithm; they include length-limited Huffman coding, finding the …
Date: July 14, 1992
Creator: Bein, W. W.; Larmore, L. L. & Park, J. K.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Monolithic solid oxide fuel cell technology advancement for coal-based power generation. Quarterly technical status report, January--March 1992 (open access)

Monolithic solid oxide fuel cell technology advancement for coal-based power generation. Quarterly technical status report, January--March 1992

The program is conducted by a team consisting of AiResearch Los Angeles Division of Allied-Signal Aerospace Company and Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The objective of the program is to advance materials and fabrication methodologies to develop a monolithic solid oxide fuel cell (MSOFC) system capable of meeting performance, life, and cost goals for coal-based power generation. The program focuses on materials research and development, fabrication process development, cell/stack performance testing and characterization, cost and system analysis, and quality development.
Date: April 14, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Pyrotechnic study and test. Final report (open access)

Pyrotechnic study and test. Final report

Unidynamics/Phoenix entered into LANL contract {number_sign}9-X51-D9928-1 on March 11, 1991. The contract was to perform chemical analysis and provide analytical data, provide test data from functioning units, build and test pyrotechnic devices and fabricate and test approximately 100 pyrotechnic devices to approximate the chemical and functioning characteristics of the devices from the Army inventory. Because of government regulations, it became nearly impossible to ship the units from White Sands to Unidynamics. Consequently a series of functional tests were conducted at White Sands Missile Range. Comments on the functional tests are included herein. In addition, small scale tests were conducted at Unidynamics. These tests were to demonstrate a so called {open_quotes}line{close_quotes} charge and a {open_quotes}walking{close_quotes} charge. A discussion of these two charges is presented. The program was put on hold on November 6, 1991 and subsequently reopened to prepare and submit this report.
Date: January 14, 1992
Creator: Smith, R. D. & Fronabarger, J. W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Anaerobic bioprocessing of low-rank coals. Progress report, April 1--June 30, 1992 (open access)

Anaerobic bioprocessing of low-rank coals. Progress report, April 1--June 30, 1992

We are seeking to find biological methods to remove carboxylic functionalities from low-rank coals and to assess the properties of the modified coal towards coal liquefaction. The main objectives for this quarter were : continuation of microbial consortia development and maintenance, evaluation of commercial decarboxylase, decarboxylation of lignite, demineralized Wyodak coal and model polymer, and characterization of biotreated coals. Specifically we report that two batch fermentor systems were completed and three other fermentors under optimum conditions for coal decarboxylation are in progress; that inhibition of growth of methanogens in the batch fermentor system enhanced the carbon dioxide production; that adapted microbial consortium produced more gas from lignite than Wyodak subbituminous coal; that phenylalanine decarboxylase exhibited insignificant coal decarboxylation activity; that two different microbial consortia developed on coal seem to be effective in decarboxylation of a polymer containing free carboxylic groups; and that CHN analyses of additional biotreated coals reconfirm increase in H/C ratio by 3--6%.
Date: July 14, 1992
Creator: Jain, M. K.; Narayan, R. & Han, O.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Estimates of rates and errors for measurements of direct-. gamma. and direct-. gamma. + jet production by polarized protons at RHIC (open access)

Estimates of rates and errors for measurements of direct-. gamma. and direct-. gamma. + jet production by polarized protons at RHIC

Studies of inclusive direct-{gamma} production by pp interactions at RHIC energies were performed. Rates and the associated uncertainties on spin-spin observables for this process were computed for the planned PHENIX and STAR detectors at energies between {radical}s = 50 and 500 GeV. Also, rates were computed for direct-{gamma} + jet production for the STAR detector. The goal was to study the gluon spin distribution functions with such measurements. Recommendations concerning the electromagnetic calorimeter design and the need for an endcap calorimeter for STAR are made.
Date: August 14, 1992
Creator: Beddo, M. E.; Spinka, H. & Underwood, D. G.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Measurements of crystal growth kinetics at extreme deviations from equilibrium (open access)

Measurements of crystal growth kinetics at extreme deviations from equilibrium

We have measured solute trapping of several solutes in Al and Ni during rapid solidification. We have also made preliminary measurements of solute trapping of As in Si, trapped 20 atomic percent As in Si, and made a preliminary measurement of the T{sub o} curve in Si-As. 5 figs.
Date: July 14, 1992
Creator: Aziz, M. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Instrumentation of dynamic gas pulse loading system. Technical progress report, first quarter 1992 (open access)

Instrumentation of dynamic gas pulse loading system. Technical progress report, first quarter 1992

The overall goal of this work is to further develop and field test a system of stimulating oil and gas wells, which increases the effective radius of the well bore so that more oil can flow into it, by recording pressure during the gas generation phase in real time so that fractures can be induced more predictably in the producing formation. Task 1: Complete the laboratory studies currently underway with the prototype model of the instrumentation currently being studied. Task 2: Perform field tests of the model in the Taft/Bakersfield area, utilizing operations closest to the engineers working on the project, and optimize the unit for various conditions encountered there. Task 3: Perform field test of the model in DGPL jobs which are scheduled in the mid-continent area, and optimize the unit for downhole conditions encountered there. Task 4: Analyze and summarize the results achieved during the complete test series, documenting the steps for usage of downhole instrumentation in the field, and compile data specifying use of the technology by others. Task 5: Prepare final report for DOE, and include also a report on the field tests completed. Describe and estimate the probability of the technology being commercialized and in …
Date: April 14, 1992
Creator: Mohaupt, H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Two-step chemical decontamination technology (open access)

Two-step chemical decontamination technology

An improved two-step chemical decontamination technique was recently developed at INEL. This memorandum documents the addition of this technology to the SRTC arsenal of decontamination technology. A two-step process using NAOH, KMnO{sub 4} followed by HNO{sub 3} was used for cleaning doorstops (small casks) in the SRTC High Level Caves in 1967. Subsequently, more aggressive chemical techniques have been found to be much more effective for our applications. No further work on two-step technology is planned.
Date: August 14, 1992
Creator: Rankin, W. N.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The concentration of radionuclides and metals in vegetation adjacent to and in the SRL Seepage Basins (open access)

The concentration of radionuclides and metals in vegetation adjacent to and in the SRL Seepage Basins

In 1991 the trees on the dikes surrounding the SRL Seepage Basins were sampled and analyzed to inventory the contaminants transported from the basins into the vegetation. Tree leaves and wood were collected and analyzed for {sup 90}Sr, {sup 60}Co, {sup 137}Cs, {sup 238}Pu, {sup 239,240}Pu, {sup 242,244}Cm, {sup 241}Am, Ba, Cr, Hg, Mg, Mn, Ni, and Pb. The concentrations of contaminants were influenced by sample type (leaves versus wood), species type (pines versus hardwoods), and location relative to distance from the basin. The total inventory of each contaminant in the trees was estimated. The relationships between leaf and wood, pines and hardwood, location, and mass of the material in each of these classes were used to weight the total inventory estimate. The radionuclide with the largest inventory was 0.7 mCi for {sup 90}Sr. The metallic contaminant with the largest inventory was Mn at 200 gm.
Date: December 14, 1992
Creator: Murphy, C. E. Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
At-line benzene monitor for measuring benzene in precipitate hydrolysis aqueous (open access)

At-line benzene monitor for measuring benzene in precipitate hydrolysis aqueous

A highly accurate and repeatable at-line benzene monitor (ALBM) has been developed to measure the benzene concentration in precipitate hydrolysis aqueous (PHA) in the DWPF. This analyzer was conceived and jointly developed within SRTC by the Analytical Development and the Defense Waste Process Technology Sections with extensive support from the Applied Statistics Group and the TNX Operations Section. It is recommended that an ALBM specifically adapted to DWPF analytical requirements be used to measure benzene in PHA; calibrations be performed using a 10% methanol solution matrix (for standard stability); and based on experience gained in development at TNX, the services of ADS and ASG be employed to both adapt the ALBM to DWPF requirements and develop statistical control procedures.
Date: October 14, 1992
Creator: Jenkins, W. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NQR-NMR studies of higher alcohol synthesis Cu-Co catalysts. Quarterly technical progress report, September 15, 1991--December 15, 1991 (open access)

NQR-NMR studies of higher alcohol synthesis Cu-Co catalysts. Quarterly technical progress report, September 15, 1991--December 15, 1991

The primary objective of the project is to examine the relations between the catalytic and magnetic properties of the copper-cobalt higher alcohol synthesis catalysts. We have undertaken to investigate the magnetic character by studying the Nuclear Quadrupole resonance of copper and (Zerofield) Nuclear Magnetic Resonance of cobalt in copper cobalt catalysts.
Date: January 14, 1992
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Measurements of crystal growth kinetics at extreme deviations from equilibrium. Technical progress report, 1 September 1990--31 August 1991 (open access)

Measurements of crystal growth kinetics at extreme deviations from equilibrium. Technical progress report, 1 September 1990--31 August 1991

We have measured solute trapping of several solutes in Al and Ni during rapid solidification. We have also made preliminary measurements of solute trapping of As in Si, trapped 20 atomic percent As in Si, and made a preliminary measurement of the T{sub o} curve in Si-As. 5 figs.
Date: July 14, 1992
Creator: Aziz, M. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1992 (open access)

San Antonio Register (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 61, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1992

Weekly newspaper from San Antonio, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: Glosson, Edwin
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1992 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 49, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 14, 1992

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: Lucas, Donnie A.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Press release: NGLTF Director Urvashi Vaid to leave at the end of 1992] (open access)

[Press release: NGLTF Director Urvashi Vaid to leave at the end of 1992]

Press release announcing the resignation of current director, Urvashi Vaid, at the end of 1992 to take a sabbatical.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Telegram hotline initiated to support domestic partners] (open access)

[Press release: Telegram hotline initiated to support domestic partners]

Press release announcing the D.C. Health Benefits Expansion Act of 1992, which extends health benefits coverage to the domestic partners of city employees.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Telegram hotline initiated to support domestic partners] (open access)

[Press release: Telegram hotline initiated to support domestic partners]

Press release announcing a telegram campaign to urge Congress members to support the D.C. health benefits legislation.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: Congressional reception honors gay vets and supporters] (open access)

[Press release: Congressional reception honors gay vets and supporters]

Press release announcing a gala honoring gay and lesbian leaders and their supporters for their efforts to overturn the military's ban on gays and lesbians.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Press release: NGLTF staffers meet with new acting NEA chair] (open access)

[Press release: NGLTF staffers meet with new acting NEA chair]

Press release reporting on the meeting between members of the NGLTF and the acting chair of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Date: May 14, 1992
Creator: National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (U.S.)
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Robert Redford] captions transcript

[News Clip: Robert Redford]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: October 14, 1992, 5:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
[News Clip: Suff Background] captions transcript

[News Clip: Suff Background]

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story.
Date: January 14, 1992, 6:00 p.m.
Creator: KXAS-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Object Type: Video
System: The UNT Digital Library
Study on the Tolerances of the Big Bend (open access)

Study on the Tolerances of the Big Bend

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Date: January 14, 1992
Creator: J., Xu
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library