1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910697014103321

Autore

Rizzi Stephen A (Stephen Anthony)

Titolo

The effect of basis selection on static and random acoustic response prediction using a nonlinear modal simulation [[electronic resource] /] / Stephen A. Rizzi, Adam Przekop

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hampton, Va. : , : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, , [2005]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (41 pages) : illustrations

Collana

NASA/TP ; ; 2005-213943

Altri autori (Persone)

PrzekopAdam

Soggetti

Nonlinearity

Simulation

Stiffness

Coupled modes

Acoustics

Random vibration

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Title from title screen (viewed on July 23, 2010).

"December 2005."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (pages 10-41).



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910367753703321

Autore

Bachmeier Beatrice

Titolo

Curcumin in Health and Disease / Beatrice Bachmeier

Pubbl/distr/stampa

MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2019

Basel, Switzerland : , : MDPI, , 2019

ISBN

9783039214501

3039214500

Descrizione fisica

1 electronic resource (274 p.)

Soggetti

Chemistry

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

The plant-derived polyphenol curcumin has been used in promoting health and combating disease for thousands of years. Its therapeutic effects have been successfully utilized in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine in order to treat inflammatory diseases. Current results from modern biomolecular research reveal the modulatory effects of curcumin on a variety of signal transduction pathways associated with inflammation and cancer. In this context, curcumin's antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumorigenic, and even anti-metastatic activities are discussed. On the cellular level, the reduced activity of several transcription factors (such as NFkB or AP-1) and the suppression of inflammatory cytokines, matrix degrading enzymes, metastasis related genes and even microRNAs are reported. On functional levels, these molecular effects translate into reduced proliferative, invasive, and metastatic capacity, as well as induced tumor cell apoptosis. All these effects have been observed not only in vitro but also in animal models. In combination with anti-neoplastic drugs like Taxol, kinase inhibitors, and radiation therapy, curcumin potentiates the drugs' therapeutic power and can protect against undesired side effects.  Natural plant-derived compounds like curcumin have one significant advantage: They do not usually cause side effects. This feature qualifies curcumin for primary prevention in healthy



persons with a predisposition to cancer, arteriosclerosis, or chronic inflammatory diseases. Nonetheless, curcumin is considered safe, although potential toxic effects stemming from high dosages, long-term intake, and pharmacological interactions with other compounds have yet to be assessed.  This Special Issue examines in detail and updates current research on the molecular targets, protective effects, and modes of action of natural plant-derived compounds and their roles in the prevention and treatment of human diseases.