PURPOSE: To clarify how the downward deviation of progressive addition lenses (PALs) reduces their near-addition effect in schoolchildren participating in a myopia control trial. METHODS: Among 95 schoolchildren wearing PALs for 6 months (age range: 6-12 years; refractive error range: -6.00 to -1.25 D), facial images were captured with a digital still camera placed 60 cm in front of the eyes while he or she was looking ahead with natural head posture. The vertical deviations of PALs from their ideal position (mm) were evaluated by analysing these images. RESULTS: The mean (+/-SD) downward deviations of PALs for the right and left eyes were 3.7 +/- 2.3 and 3.7 +/- 2.0 mm, respectively, and the largest downward deviation was 10.2 mm. For simulations using the average downward deviation, the near-addition effect of PALs was reduced to 30 and 63% of the expected value at the 10 degrees and 20 degrees downward eye positions, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The downward deviation of PALs is a significant factor in reducing their therapeutic effect for near-addition. To ensure the proper alignment of PALs in children, the conventional spectacle-frame-fitting procedure is not sufficient, and repeated confirmation using a testing method similar to that used in this study is required. 相似文献
Interactions between rabbit-γ-immunoglobulins and model membranes (lipid monalayers, planar lipid bilayers, liposomes) have been investigated. No significant interaction was observed with immunoglobulins. However, immunoglobulins dialysed first vs aqueous buffer having pH 2 or 3 and then dialysed against pH 7 buffer presumably adopt a new conformation which allows their bindings to model membranes. This binding is hydrophobic and the immunoglobulin region interacting with the lipid acyl chains is probably located in the heavy chain, as suggested by labelling in this region by a photosensitive probe previously incorporated into the lipid hydrophobic core. Cleavage at the hinge region by papain or pepsin, or heating above 38°C, induces the loss of the hydrophobic conformation responsible for hydrophobic bindings. The binding capacity of immunoglobulins heated above 38°C is restored after momentary dialysis at pH 2. The possible existence of two Ig isomers is discussed in relation to the mechanism of γ-immunoglobulin passage through the endoplasmic membrane and fixation into the plasma membrane. 相似文献
Summary: Homopolymers of a bis‐trifluorocarbinol substituted norbornene ( 1 ) (α,α‐bis(trifluoromethyl)bicyclo[2.2.1]hept‐5‐ene‐2‐ethanol or HFANB) and copolymers of 1 with t‐butyl ester of 5‐carboxylic acid ( 2 , t‐BuEsNB) were produced using palladium catalysts and olefinic chain transfer agents such as 1‐hexene and ethylene to control molecular weight. However, these low‐molecular‐weight polymers exhibited relatively low optical transparencies at 193 nm. In fact, the opacity (measured as optical densities in absorbance units per micron) of thin films of these homo‐ and co‐polymers was inversely proportional to their molecular weight. This relationship is consistent with an end group contribution to the film opacity. Spectroscopic analysis of these polymers by 1H NMR and MALDI‐TOF MS confirmed that 1‐hexene and ethylene chain transfer agents generated olefin‐terminated vinyl addition polymers. The olefinic end group contribution to optical density can be eliminated by appropriate chemical modification. Both epoxidation and hydrogenation of the polymer olefinic end groups generated very low optical density materials, independent of molecular weight, that are suitable as 193‐nm photoresist binder resins.
End group modification of vinyl and hexenyl‐terminated homopolymers of 1 by epoxidation or hydrogenation. 相似文献
Summary: The mechanisms of the Michael addition polymerization of N‐aminoethyl piperazine (AEPZ) with divinyl sulfone (DVS) were clarified based on the reactivity sequence of three different amines in AEPZ: 2° amine in piperazine ring > 1° amine ≫ 2° amine formed in situ. When the feed molar ratio of DVS to AEPZ was 1:1, the polymerization of AB intermediate formed proceeded, and the linear poly(sulfone amine) containing secondary and tertiary amines in the backbones were produced. The linear structure of the product was confirmed by NMR spectra, and the molecular weights, molecular weight distribution, and properties of poly(sulfone amine)s were characterized by GPC, DSC, and TGA.
Both marijuana and retroviruses impair natural killer (NK) cell functions, but no data on their simulataneous effects are
available. Similarities to human AIDS induced by Friend leukemia complex (FLO and its helper Rowson-Parr virus (RPV) provides
a mouse model to study drug-virus action. Leukemia susceptible BALB/c and resistant C57BL/6 mice were infected, then at time
intervals their nylon wool-separated splenocytes were exposed to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for 3h. Natural killer cell activity
against Yac-1 cells was assayed by 51Cr-release for 4 and 18h. Recovery of splenocytes was found to be suppressed by FLC,
but in BALB/c only by RPV. After a transient enhancement in C57BL/6 by FLC, NK cell activity of both mice became suppressed
early (2 to 4 days), normalized subsequently and enhanced late (11 to 14 days) postinfection. A moderate increase in BALB/c,
no change in C57BL/6 were induced by low (1-2.5 g/ml) THC doses. NK cell activity of BALB/c became suppressed exponentially
by higher (5-10 g/ ml) THC doses in 18h as compared to 4h assays, while its proportional and moderate impairment was seen
in C57BL/6. The magnitude of NK cell activity of infected mice was determined by THC: enhancement or impairment followed those
of untreated, infected counterparts on the level of THC-treated cells. Low doses hardly, high doses additively influenced
NK cells of infected BALB/c. THC slightly affected very early and late enhancement in NK cell activity of FLC infected C57BL/6,
but augmented RPV induced suppression late in 18h assays. Genetic factors similar to endotoxin resistance, altered cytokine
profile might determine these effects. Similar phenomena in humans might result in earlier manifestation of AIDS. 相似文献