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Original Communications
Secondary Metabolites from a Streptomyces Strain Isolated from Livingston Island, Antarctica
Key words: Streptomyces sp. 1010, Secondary Metabolites
V. Ivanova, M. Oriol, M.-J. Montes, A. García, and J. Guinea
1
Neodictyoprolenol and Dictyoprolenol, the Possible Biosynthetic Intermediates of Dictyopterenes, in the Japanese Brown Algae Dictyopteris
Key words: Dictyopteris, Volatile Compounds, Pheromones
Y. Yamamoto, Y. Akakabe, K. Matsui, H. Shimizu, and T. Kajiwara
6
Characterization of the olyphenolic Composition of Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)
Key words: Lythrum salicaria, Flavonoids, Phenolic Acids, Tannins
J.-P. Rauha, J.-L. Wolfender, J.-P. Salminen, K. Pihlaja, K. Hostettmann, and H. Vuorela
13
Quinolizidine Alkaloid Profiles of Lupinus varius orientalis, L. albus albus, L. hartwegii, and L. densiflorus
Key words: Quinolizidine Alkaloids Biological Activity
A. El-Shazly, A.-M. M. Ateya, and M. Wink
21
Coprinol, a New Antibiotic Cuparane from a Coprinus Species
Key words: Basidiomycete, Coprinus sp., Antibacterial Antibiotic
M. Johansson, O. Sterner, H. Labischinski, and T. Anke
31
Volatile Compounds of Cashew Apple (Anacardium occidentaleL.)
Key words: Anacardium occidentale L., Cashew Apple, Volatile Compounds
B. Bicalho and C. M. Rezende
35
Chemical Composition of Turmeric Oil - A Byproduct from Turmeric Oleoresin Industry and Its Inhibitory Activity against Different Fungi
Key words: Turmeric Oil, Aromatic Turmerone, Antifungal Activity
G. K. Jayaprakasha, P. S. Negi, C. Anandharamakrishnan, and K. K. Sakariah
40
Cytotoxic Triterpenoids from Erica andevalensis
Key words: Human Cancer Cell Lines, Triterpenoids, Ursolic Acid
C. Martín-Cordero, M Reyes, M. J. Ayuso, and M. V. Toro
45
New Semisynthetic Antimicrobial Labdane-Type Diterpenoids Derived from the Resin "Ladano" of Cistus creticus
Key words: Cistus creticus, Labdane-Type Diterpens, Antimicrobial
E. Kalpoutzakis, N. Aligiannis, S. Mitaku, I. Chinou, C. Harvala, and A.-L. Skaltsounis
49
The Influence of Newly Synthesised Fenpropimorph Derivatives on Some Pathogen Yeasts
Key words: Fenpropimorph Derivatives, Ergosterol, Lipids
E. Breierová, J. Šajbidor, and M. Lama\vcka
53
Screening of Biotransformation Products of Carvone Enantiomers by Headspace-SPME/GC-MS
Key words: Microbial Transformation, Carvone Enantiomers, Headspace-SPME/GC-MS
F. Demirci, N. Kirimer, B. Demirci, Y. Noma, and K. H. C. Ba\cser
58
Early Elicitor-Induced Events in Chickpea Cells: Functional Links between Oxidative Burst, Sequential Occurrence of Extracellular Alkalinisation and Acidification, K+/H+ Exchange and Defence-Related Gene Activation
Key words: Cicer arietinum, Defence Related Gene Activation, Extracellular Acidification, Oxidative Burst
O. Otte, A. Pachten, F. Hein, and W. Barz
65
Phase Response Curve for the Ultradian Rhythm of the Lateral Leaflets of Desmodium gyrans Using DC Current Pulses
Key words: Rhythm, Leaflet, Desmodium
V. K. Sharma, C. Jensen, and A. Johnsson
77
Egyptian Propolis: 1-Antimicrobial Activity and Chemical Composition of Upper Egypt Propolis
Key words: Propolis,Polyphenols,Antimicrobial Activity
A. G. Hegazi and F. K. Abd El Hady
82
Influence of Food and Larval Age on the Defensive Chemistry of Saturnia pyri
Key words: Chemical Defense,Saturniidae,Secondary Compounds
R. Deml
89
Insect Growth Regulatory Activity of Some Extracts and Compounds from Parthenium argentatum on Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda
Key words: Argentatins, Insect Growth Regulators, Acetylcholinesterase
C. L. Céspedes, M. Martínez-Vázquez, J. S. Calderón, J. R. Salazar, and E. Aranda
95
Mariannaeapyrone - a New Inhibitor of Thromboxane A2 Induced Platelet Aggregation
Key words: Mariannaea elegans, Mariannaeapyrone, Platelet Aggregation
K. Fabian, T. Anke, and O. Sterner
106
Pathogenesis of Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatocyte Injury Bioactivation of CCl4 by Cytochrome P450 and Effects on Lipid Homeostasis
Key words: Liver Damage, Carbon Tetrachloride, Cytochrome P450
M. Boll, L. W. D. Weber, E. Becker, and A. Stampfl
111
Carbohydrate Structures of Haptoglobin in Sera of Healthy People and a Patient with Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation
Key words: Haptoglobin, Glycosylation, Congenital Disorder of Glycosylation
M. Ferens-Sieczkowska and M. Olczak
122
Effects of L-Phenylalanine on Acetylcholinesterase, (Na+,K+)-ATPase and Mg2+-ATPase Activities in Adult Rat Whole Brain and Frontal Cortex
Key words: Acetylcholinesterase, (Na+,K+)-, Mg2+-ATPase, L-Phenylalanine
S. Tsakiris
132
Enhanced Nucleophilicity and Depressed Electrophilicity of Peroxide by Zinc(II), Aluminum(III) and Lanthanum(III)Ions
Key words: Peroxide Ion, Zinc(II), Lanthanum(III)
S. Nishino, T. Kobayashi, H. Matsushima, T. Tokii, and Y. Nishida
138
Electronic Property and Reactivity of (Hydroperoxo)Metal Compounds
Key words: (Hydroperoxo)Metal Compound, DFT Calculation, Oxygenase Reaction
Y. Nishida and S. Nishino
144
Micellization Process - Temperature Influence on the Counterion Effect
Key words: Counterions, Calorimetry
B. Ró\.zycka-Roszak, R. \.Zy\/lka and J. Sarapuk
154
Note
A Comparative Chemical Study of Maytenus ilicifolia Mart.Reiss and Maytenus robusta Reiss (Celastraceae)
Key words: Maytenus ilicifolia, Maytenus robusta, Friedelin
R. Niero, R. Moser, A. C. B. Busato, R. A. Yunes, A. Reis, and V. C. Filho
158
 
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Invited Trends Article
Retinoic Acid as a Regulator of Cytokine Signaling after Nerve Injury
Key words: Retinoic Acid, Nerve Regeneration, Cytokine
J. Mey
163
Original Communications
A Novel Acetylated 3-Deoxyanthocyanidin Laminaribioside from the Fern Blechnum novae-zelandiae
Key words: Blechnum novae-zelandiae, 3-Deoxyanthocyanins, Flavonol Glycosides
E. E. Swinny
177
Sesquiterpenoids from the Roots of Solanum aethiopicum
Key words: Solanum aethiopicum, Roots, Sesquiterpenoid
H. Nagase, T. Nagaoka, A. Watanabe, Y. Sakata, and T. Yoshihara
181
Conformational Change of Arabidopsis thaliana Thioredoxin Reductase after Binding of Pyridine Nucleotide and Thioredoxin
Key words: Thioredoxin, Thioredoxin Reductase, Arabidopsis thaliana
H. Nivinskas, J.-P. Jacquot, and N. \vC\.enas
188
Induction of Hydroxycinnamic Acid Amides and Tryptophan by Jasmonic Acid, Abscisic Acid and Osmotic Stress in Barley Leaves
Key words: Jasmonic Acid, Abscisic Acid, Hydroxycinnamic Acid Amide
Y. Ogura, A. Ishihara, and H. Iwamura
193
Photosynthetic Electron Transport Inhibition by Pyrimidines and Pyridines Substituted with Benzylamino, Methyl and Trifluoromethyl Groups
Key words: PET Inhibitory Activity,Atrazine-Resistant Chenopodium album, 4-Benzylamino-2-methyl-6-trifluoromethylpyrimidines
S. Ohki, H. Takahashi, N. Kuboyama, K. Koizumi, H. Kohno, J. J. S. v. Rensen, K. Wakabayashi, and P. Böger
203
Chemical Intra-Mediterranean Variation and Insecticidal Activity of Crithmum maritimum
Key words: Crithmum maritimum, Terpenes, Dillapiole, Ant Repellency
M. Tsoukatou, C. Tsitsimpikou, C. Vagias, and V. Roussis
211
Microbial Hydroxylation and Reduction of the Diterpene Psiadin
Key words: Psiadin, Microbial Bioconversion, 2a-Hydroxydeoxopsiadin
K. Y. Orabi, A. M. Galal, A.-R. S. Ibrahim, F. S. El-Feraly, and A. T. McPhail
216
Microbial Epoxidation of the Tricyclic Sesquiterpene Presilphiperfolane Angelate Ester
Key words: Microbial Transformation, Mucor ramannianus, (2'R,3'R)-(+)-2b-(2',3'-epoxyangeloyloxy)-5b,8b-dihydroxypresilphiperfolane
K. Y. Orabi
223
Involvement of Reactive Oxygen Species in the Induction of (S)-N-p-Coumaroyloctopamine Accumulation by b-1,3-Glucooligosaccharide Elicitors in Potato Tuber Tissues
Key words: b-1,3-Glucooligosaccharide, (S)-N-p-coumaroyloctopamine, Solanum tuberosum
F. Matsuda, H. Miyagawa, and T. Ueno
228
The Oxidative Processes Induced in Cell Suspensions of Solanum Species by Culture Filtrate of Phytophthora infestans
Key words: Oxidative Response, Phytophthora infestans, Polygenic Resistance
L. Polkowska-Kowalczyk and U. Maciejewska
235
Transformation Studies of Bacillus thuringiensis cryIC Gene into a Nitrogen-Fixing Azospirillum lipoferum
Key words: Transformation, Bacillus thuringiensis, cryIC Gene, Azosprillum lipoferum
R. Gounder and N. Rajendran
245
Antifeedants against Acusta despesta from the Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica
Key words: Antifeedant, Cryptomeria japonica, Acusta despesta
X. H. Chen, C.-S. Kim, T. Kashiwagi, S.-i. Tebayashi, and M. Horiike
249
Repellent Activity of Estrogenic Compounds toward Zoospores of the Phytopathogenic Fungus Aphanomyces cochlioides
Key words: Repellent Activity, Steroidal Hormones, Fungal Zoospore
M. T. Islam and S. Tahara
253
Volatiles from Apple (Malus domestica) Eliciting Antennal Responses in Female Codling Moth Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera:Tortricidae): Effect of Plant Injury and Sampling Technique
Key words: Host Plant Volatiles Malus domestica, Cydia pomonella
A.-C. Bäckman, M. Bengtsson, A.-K. Borg-Karlsson, I. Liblikas, and P. Witzgall
262
Propolis from Chilean Matorral Hives
Key words: Propolis, Structure Elucidation, Plant Sources A:O. Muńoz, R. C. Peńa, E. Ureta, G. Montenegro, and B. N. Timmermann
269
Phenolic Compounds of Propolis from Central Chilean Matorral
Key words: Propolis, Structure Elucidation, Plant Sources, Phenolics
O. Muńoz, R. C. Peńa, E. Ureta, G. Montenegro, C. Caldwell, and B. N. Timmermann
273
Effects of Scopoletin and Aflatoxin B1 on Bovine Hepatic Mitochondrial Respitatory Complexes, 2: a-Ketoglutarate Cytochrome c and Succinate Cytochrome c Reductases
Key words: Scopoletin, Aflatoxin B1, Mitochondrial, Cytochrome c Reductases
S. C. Obasi
278
Hepatocyte Damage Induced by Carbon Tetrachloride: Inhibited Lipoprotein Secretion and Changed Lipoprotein Composition
Key words: Liver Damage, Carbon Tetrachloride, Lipoprotein Secretion
M. Boll, L. W. D. Weber, Eberhard Becker, and Andreas Stampfl
283
Human Alveolar Macrophages Express Elafin and Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor
Key words: Alveolar Macrophage, Elafin, Secretory Leukocyte Protease Inhibitor
A. Mihaila and Guy M. Tremblay
291
Effect of Prostaglandin A1, Arsenite and Aspirin on Stress Proteins Response in Mosquito Cells
Key words: Aedes albopictus Cells, Prostaglandin, Arsenite, Aspirin
M. D. F. d. Meneses and M. A. Rebello
298
Notes
An Isopyoverdin from Pseudomonas putida CFML 90-44
Key words: Pseudomonas putida, Pyoverdin, Siderophore, Siderotyping
R. Sultana, B. S. Siddiqui, K. Taraz, H. Budzikiewicz, and J.-M. Meyer
303
Ferribactins as the Biosynthetic Precursors of the Pseudomonas Siderophores Pyoverdins
Key words: Pseudomonas chlororaphis, Pyoverdin, Ferribactin
U. Hohlneicher, M. Schäfer, R. Fuchs, and H. Budzikiewicz
308
Variability of the atty Acid Composition during Development of the Green Microalga Apatococcus constipatus
Key words: Apatococcus constipatus, Green Microalgae, Fatty Acid Profiles
J. Eichel and R. \.Zarnowski
311
Organotin Đ Induced Hyperglycemia in the Crab, Oziotelphusa senex senex Fabricius
Key words: Hyperglycemia, Oziotelphusa senex senex, Organotins
G. P. C. Nagaraju, Md. R. Basha, and P. S. Reddy
315
 
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Invited Trends Article
Paraquat Resistance of Weeds Đ the Case of Conyza canadensis (L.) Cronq
Key words: Conyza, Herbicide Resistance, Paraquat
Z. Szigeti, I. Rácz, and D. Lásztity
319
Original Communications
Lignan and Coumarin Glycosides from Haplophyllum suaveolens
Key words: Haplophyllum suaveolens, Dibenzylbutyrolactol, Arylnaphthalene Lignans, Coumarin Glycosides
A. Ivanova, B. Mikhova, T. Stambolijska, and I. Kostova
329
Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Enzymes of the Ectomycorrhizal Basidiomycete, Suillus bovinus
Key words: Suillus bovinus, Carbohydrate Metabolism, Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Enzymes
N. Grotjohann, Y. Huang, and W. Kowallik
334
Betalains and Phenolics in Red Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Peel Extracts: Extraction and Characterisation
Key words: Beta vulgaris, Betalains, Phenolics
T. Kujala, J. Loponen, and K. Pihlaja
343
Aminophosphonate-Induced Changes of Betacyanine and Ionic Efflux
Key words: Aminophosphonates, Physiological Activity
E. Grzy\'s, K. Bielecki, and J. Sarapuk
349
Phytochemical Analysis of Phillyrea latifolia L., a New Source of Oleuropeoside
Key words: Phenylpropanoid Glycosides, Phillyrea latifolia, Secoiridoid Glycosides
C. R. Carretero, A. M. D. Lanza, L. F. Matellano, A. R. Sánchez, and L. V. Castillo
353
Seasonal Variation of the Chemical Constituents from Croton Species
Key words: Croton, Chemical Constituents, Seasonal Variation
A. d. S. Pereira, A. C. F. d. Amaral, M. d. A. Silva, and F. R. d. A. Neto
357
Wavelength Shifts Correlation between Near Infrared and Ultrviolet Regions of the LHII Bacteriochlorophyll Spectrum from Ectothiorhodospira sp.
Key words: Bacteriochlorophyll, Ectothiorhodospira, Light-Harvesting Complex
A. Buche
363
Effect of Membrane Fluidity on Photoinhibition of Isolated Thylakoids Membranes at Room and Low Temperature
Key words: Membrane Fluidity, Photoinhibition, Thylakoid Membranes
M. Velitchkova, A. Popova, and T. Markova
369
Transformation of Catalpa ovata by Agrobacterium rhizogenes and Phenylethanoid Glycosides Production in Transformed Root Cultures
Key words: Catalpa ovata, Transformation, Phenylethanoid Glycosides
H. Wysoki\'nska, K. Lisowska, and K. Floryanowicz-Czekalska
375
Acetylcholinesterase and Insect Growth Inhibitory Activities of Gutierrezia microcephala on Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith
Key words: Clerodane, Insect Growth Regulator Activity, Acetylcholinesterase
J. S. Calderó, C. L. Céspedes, R. Rosas, F. Gómez-Garibay, J. R. Salazar, L. Lina, E. Aranda, and I. Kubo
382
Organometallics and Quaternary Ammonium Salts Affect Calcium Ion Desorption from Lecithin Liposome Membranes
Key words: Organometallics, Quaternary Ammonium Salts, Cooperative Effect
T. E. Kral, J. Kuczera, and S. Przestalski
395
Computer Simulations of the Electric Interactions between the Phospholipid Head-Groups and Ionic Admixtures in the Membrane Surface
Key words: Phospholipid Liposomes, Dipole Matrix, Binding Energy
D. Man, M. Podolak, and R. Olchawa
402
Counterion Effects on Interaction of Amphiphilic Quaternary Ammonium Salts with Model Membranes
Key words: Counterions, Model Membranes, Micellization
B. Ró\.zycka-Roszak, R. \.Zy\/lka, T. Kral, and A. Przyczyna
407
Site-Directed Mutagenesis of Proline-285 to Leucine in Cephalosporium acremonium Isopenicillin N - Synthase Affects Catalysis and Increases Soluble Expression at Higher Temperatures
Key words: Isopenicillin N - Synthase, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Proline
P. Loke and T.-S. Sim
413
Penaeus monodon (Tiger Shrimp) Hemocyanin: Subunit Composition and Thermostability
Key words: Arthropod Hemocyanin, Functional Unit, Stability
S. Stoeva, K. Idakieva, D. N. Georgieva, W. Voelter, and N. Genov
416
Sex Pheromone of the Carpenterworm, Holcocerus insularis (Lepidoptera,Cossidae)
Key words: Sex Pheromone, (Z)-3-Tetradecenyl Acetate, Holcocerus insularis
Z. Jintong, H. Yan, and M. Xianzuo
423
Composition of the Labial Gland Secretion of the Bumblebee Males Bombus pomorum
Key words: Apidae, Bumblebees, Marking Pheromone, Cuticular Hydrocarbons
I. Valterová, K. Urbanová, O. Hovorka, and J. Kindl
430
Effects of Seasonality and Fasting on the Body Mass and Plasma Growth Hormone Concentrations of the Raccoon Dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides) and the Blue Fox (Alopex lagopus)
Key words: Alopex lagopus Growth Hormone, Nyctereutes procyonoides, Wintering
A.-M. Mustonen, P. Nieminen, H. Hyvärinen, and J. Asikainen
437
Tannins and Related Compounds:Killing of Amastigotes of Leishmania donovani and Release of Nitric Oxide and Tumour Necrosis Factor a in Macrophages in vitro
Key words: Polyphenols, Leishmania donovani, Immunomodulation, Tumour Necrosis Factor
A. F. Kiderlen, O. Kayser, D. Ferreira, and H. Kolodziej
444
Constant Expression of Cyclooxygenase - 2 Gene in Prostate and the Lower Urinary Tract of Estrogen-Treated Male Rats
Key words: Cyclooxygenase-2, Semi/quantitative RT-PCR, Gene Expression
C. Luo, L. Strauss, A. Ristimäki, T. Streng, and R. Santti
455
Self-Organization of Local Cortical Circuits and Cortical Orientation Maps: A Nonlinear Hebbian Model of the Visual Cortex with Adaptive Lateral Couplings
Key words: Self-Organisation, Local Cortical Circuits, Nonlinear Hebbian Learning
T. Burger and E. W. Lang
464
Note
Nuclei of Plants a a Sink for Flavanols
Key words: Flavanols, Nucleus, Histochemistry, DMACA Reagent
W. Feucht, and J. Polster
479
 
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Invited Trends Article
Common Solvent Toxicity:Autoxidation of Respiratory Redox-Cyclers Enforced by Membrane Derangement
Key words: Respiration, Lipophilicity, Prooxidants
T. R. Garbe and H. Yukawa
483
Original Communications
A New Diprenyl Coumarin and Alkaloids from the Bark of Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum (Rutaceae)
Key words: Zanthoxylum dimorphophyllum, Rutaceae, New Diprenyl Coumarin
H. D. T. Mai, H. T. Van-Dufat, S. Michel, F. Tillequin, D. Bastien, and T. Sévenet
492
Melanocrocin, a Polyene Pigment from Melanogaster broomeianus (Basidiomycetes)
Key words: Melanogaster broomeianus, Melanocrocin, Polyene Pigments
K. Aulinger, H. Besl, P. Spiteller, M. Spiteller, and W. Steglich
495
A Dihydroflavonol with Taxonomic Significance from the Fern Notholaena sulphurea
Key words: Notholaena sulphurea, Farinose Indument, Flavonoids
E. Wollenweber, M. Dörr, and J. F. Stevens
499
Two New Sesquiterpenes from Laurus azorica
Key words: Laurus azorica, Sesquiterpenes, Lauradiol, Azoridione
B. M. Fraga, I. Cabrera, M. Reina, and David Terrero
503
Comparative Study of Tanacetum Species Growing in Bulgaria
Key words: Tanacetum species, Asteraceae, Sesquiterpene lactones
M. N. Todorova and L. N. Evstatieva
506
Iridoids from Scrophularia Genus
Key words: Iridoid Gglycosides, Scrophularia, Scrophularia scorodonia
J. d. S. Galindez, L. F. Matellano, and A. M. D. Lanza
513
Flavon- and Flavonolglycosides from Achillea pannonica Scheele
Key words: Achillea pannonica, Flavonoids, Luteolin-7,4'-O-b-diglucoside
D. Kasaj, L. Krenn, S. Prinz, A. Hüfner, E. Haslinger, S. S. Yu, and B. Kopp
521
N,N',N''-Triferuloylspermidine, a New UV Absorbing Polyamine Derivative from Pollen of Hippeastrum x hortorum
Key words: Amaryllidaceae, Anthers, Hydroxycinnamoyl polyamines
N. Youhnovski, C. Werner, and M. Hesse
526
Foliar and Cortex Oleoresin Variability of Silver Fir (Abies alba Mill.) in Albania
Key words: Abies alba, Oleoresin, Terpenes
G. Zeneli, C. Tsitsimpikou, P. V. Petrakis, G. Naxakis, D. Habili, and V. Roussis
531
Computer-Aided Design of Novel Siderophores: Pyridinochelin
Key words: Catecholate-Type Siderophore, Iron Transport, Molecular Modelling
M. Meyer, R. Schnurre, R. Reissbrodt, and W. Trowitzsch-Kienast
540
Production of a Peptidoglycolipid Bioemulsifier by Pseudomonas aeruginosa Grown on Hydrocarbon
Key words: Pseudomonas, Hydrocarbon, Peptidoglycolipid
M. O. Ilori and D.-I. Amund
547
Enzyme-Catalyzed Decomposition of Dibenzoyl Peroxide in Organic Solvents
Key words: Immobilized Catalase, Aprotic Solvents, Catalytic Activity
E. Horozova, N. Dimcheva. and Z. Jordanova
553
Triaziflam and Diaminotriazine Derivatives Affect Enantioselectively Multiple Herbicide Target Sites
Key words: Diaminotriazines, Cellulose Synthesis, Mitotic Disrupter Herbicides, Photosynthetic Electron Transport Inhibitors
K. Grossmann, S. Tresch, and P. Plath
559
Limonoids from the Endemic Brazilian Species Raulinoa echinata
Key words: Raulinoa echinata, Limonoids, Trypanosoma cruzi
M. W. Biavatti, P. C. Vieira, M. F. G. F. da Silva, J. B. Fernandes, and S. Albuquerque
570
The Repellence of Aristolochia aff. orbicularis Roots against the Corn Borer Sitophilus zeamais
Key words: Essential Oils, Aristolochia aff. orbicularis, Sitophilus zeamais
J. Rauscher, R. M. Guillén, M. Albores-Velasco, G. González, O. Vostrowsky, and H. J. Bestmann
575
Bradyrhizobium japonicum Mutants Defective in Cyclic b-Glucan Synthesis Show Enhanced Sensitivity to Plant Defense Responses
Key words: Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Cyclic beta Glucans, Plant Defence
A. Mithöfer, A. A. Bhagwat, D. L. Keister, and J. Ebel
581
Differential Changes in the Steady State Levels of Thylakoid Membrane Proteins during Senescence in Cucumis sativus Cotyledons
Key words: Cucumis sativus, Senescence, Thylakoids
J. S. S. Prakash, M. A. Baig, and P. Mohanty
585
New Bioactive Chalcones in Propolis from El Salvador
Key words: El Salvador Propolis, Chalcones, Antibacterial and Antifungal Activity
M. Popova, V. Bankova, S. Spassov, I. Tsvetkova, C. Naydenski, M. V. Silva, and M. Tsartsarova
593
Chemical Composition and Behavioral Responses of the Marine Insect Halobates hawaiiensis (Heteroptera: Gerridae)
Key words: Sex Attractant, Pheromone, Marine Insects, Halobates hawaiiensis
M. Tsoukatou, L. Cheng, C. Vagias, and V. Roussis
597
Insect Growth Regulator and Insecticidal Activity of b-Dihydroagarofurans from Maytenus spp. (Celastraceae)
Key words: b-Dihydroagarofurans, Acute Toxicity, Acetylcholinesterase
C. L. Céspedes, J. Alarcón, E. Aranda, J. Becerra, and M. Silva
603
Dibucaine-Induced Modification of Sodium Transport in Toad Skin and of Model Membrane Structures
Key words: Local Anesthetic, Dibucaine, Membrane
M. Suwalsky, C. Schneider, F. Villena, B. Norris, H. Cárdenas, F. Cuevas, and C. P. Sotomayor
614
Influence of Dodecyltrimethylammonium Halides on Interaction of Phenyltin Compounds with Model Membranes
Key words: Dodecyltrimethylammonium Halides, Phenyltin Compounds, Model Membranes
B. Ró\.zycka-Roszak and H. Pruchnik
623
On the Mode of Action of Methionine Enkephalin, FK 33-824 and Naloxone in Regulating the Hemolymph Glucose Level in the Fresh Water Field Crab Oziotelphusa senex senex
Key words: Methionine Enkephalin, Naloxone, Oziotelphusa
P. S. Reddy and Md. R. Basha
629
Biological Durability and Oxidative Potential of Man-Made Vitreous Fibres as Compared to Crocidolite Asbestos Fibres
Key words: Biodurability, Mineral Fibres, Oxidative Potential
S. Hippeli, K. Dornisch, T. Wiethege, A. Gillissen, K.-M. Müller, and E. F. Elstner
633
Mechanism of Carbon Tetrachloride-Induced Hepatotoxicity. Hepatocellular Damage by Reactive Carbon Tetrachloride Metabolites
Key words: Liver Damage, Carbon Tetrachloride, Peroxidation
M. Boll, L. W. D. Weber, E. Becker, and A. Stampfl
649
Evaluation of Dela ed Apoptotic Response in Lethally Irradiated Human Melanoma Cell Lines
Key words: Melanoma, Radiation, Apoptosis
V. L. Tsoncheva, K. S. Kirov, C. A. Valkova, and G. I. Milchev
660
Note
Determination of Chemical Composition of Turkish Propolis
Key words: Turkish Propolis, Chemical Composition
K. Sorkun, B. Süer, and B. Salih
666
 
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Invited Trends Article
Identification of Plant irus Movement-Host Protein Interactions
Key words: Plant Viruses, Cell-to-Cell Transport, Protein-Protein Interaction
J.-W. Kellmann
669
Original Communications
The Pyoverdins of Pseudomonas sp.96 - 312 and 96 - 318
Key words: Pseudomonas, Iron Uptake, Pyoverdin
K. Schlegel, R. Fuchs, M. Schäfer, K. Taraz, H. Budzikiewicz, V. Geoffroy, and J.-M. Meyer
680
The Structure of the Pyo erdin Isolated from Various Pseudomonas syringae Pathovars
Key words: Pseudomonas syringae, Pyoverdin, Siderophore
M. Jülich, K. Taraz, H. Budzikiewicz, V. Geoffroy, J.-M. Meyer, and L. Gardan
687
Iridoid and Phenylethanoid Glycosides from Phlomis tuberosa L.
Key words: Phlomis, Iridoid Glucosides, Phenylethanoid Glycosides
T. Ersöz, S. Ivancheva, P. Akbay, O. Sticher, and \.I. Çal\i\cs
695
Triterpenoid Saponins from Astragalus trigonus
Key words: Astragalus trigonus, Triterpenoid Saponins, Fabaceae
K. H. Shaker, M. Bernhardt, M. H. A. Elgamal, and K. Seifert
699
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Investigations of Virola oleifera Leaves
Key words: Virola oleifera, Analgesic Activity, Oleiferin-C
K. N. Kuroshima, F. d. Campos, M. M. d. Souza, R. A. Yunes, F. D. Monache, and V. C. Filho
703
Sesquiterpenoids in Root Exudates of Solanum aethiopicum
Key words: Solanum aethiopicum, Solanum melongena, Root Exudate, Sesquiterpenoid, Antifungal Activity
T. Nagaoka, K. Goto, A. Watanabe, Y. Sakata, and T. Yoshihara
707
5,5',6,6'-Tetrahydroxy-3,3'-biindolyl from Beetroot (Beta vulgaris) Peel Extract
Key words: Beta vulgaris, Beetroot, Nitrogen Heterocycles, Biindolyls
T. Kujala, K. Klika, V. Ovcharenko, J. Loponen, M. Vienola, and K. Pihlaja
714
Stepwise pH-Gradient Elution for the Preparative Separation of Natural Anthraquinones by Multiple Liquid-Liquid Partition
Key words: Liquid-Liquid Distribution, pH-Gradient, Anthraquinone
P. H. Hynninen and R. Räisänen
719
Phytochemical Profiles of Targionia lorbeeriana: Grown in vitro and in the Open
Key words: Targionia lorbeeriana, Essential Oil, Liverwort
M. Neves, M. Ferreira, C. Terreaux, K. Hostettmann, and R. Morais
726
Composition and Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oils from Satureja wiedemanniana (Lallem.) Velen
Key words: Satureja wiedemanniana, Essential Oil, Antibacterial Activity
K. H. C. Ba\cser, G. Tümen, N. Tabanca, and F. Demirci
731
Phenolic Extracts from Meadowsweet and Hawthorn Flowers Have Antioxidative Properties
Key words: Hawthorn and Meadowsweet Extracts, Antioxidative Activity, Plant Phenolics
Z. Sroka, W. Cisowski, M. Seredy\'nska, and M. \Luczkiewicz
739
Flavonoids and UV Photoprotection in Arabidopsis Mutants
Key words: Arabidopsis, Flavonoids, Kaempferol, Quercetin
K. G. Ryan, E. E. Swinny, C. Winefield, and K. R. Markham
745
Chemical Probes for Water-Oxidation:Synthetic Manganese Complexe in Photoactivation of Water Splitting Complex and as Exogenous Electron Donors to Photosystem II
Key words: Photosystem II, Water Splitting Complex, Synthetic Manganese Complexes A:.G. Bernát, S. Padhye, C. Barta, L. Kovács, and S. Demeter
755
Biochemical Parameters as Biomarkers for the Early Recognition of Environmental Pollution on Scots Pine Trees. II. The Antioxidative Metabolites Ascorbic Acid, Glutathione, a-Tocopherol and the Enzymes Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Reductase
Key words: Pinus sylvestris L., Sulfur Dioxide, Antioxidants
H. Schulz and S. Härtling
767
Very-Long-Chain Fatty Acid Biosynthesis is Inhibited by Cafenstrole, N,N-Diethyl-3-mesitylsulfonyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-1-carboxamide and Its Analogs
Key words: Cafenstrole, Rice Herbicide, Very-Long-Chain Fatty Acids
H. Takahashi, A. Ohki, M. Kanzaki, A. Tanaka, Y. Sato, B. Matthes, P. Böger, and K. Wakabayashi
781
Ammonium Phosphate as a Sole Nutritional Supplement for the Fermentativ Production of 2,3-Butanediol from Sugar Cane Juice
M. A. Berbert-Molina, S. Sato, and M. M. Silveira
Key words: Klebsiella pneumoniae, 2,3-Butanediol, Production Medium
787
Effect of a-, b- and g-Cyclodextrins on Oxygen Evolution by the Thylakoid Membrane. Influence of pH and Temperature
Key words: Cyclodextrins Oxygen Evolution, Thylakoid Membrane
G. Sridharan, S. Gaudreau, L. Dalstein, C. Huiban, A. Lejeune, and M. Fragata
792
Copper Uptake by Penicillium brevicompactum
Key words: Penicillium brevicompactum, Copper Uptake, Kinetics
K. Tsekova, V. Dentcheva, and M. Ianis
803
Replacement of Tyrosine-197 and the Corresponding Tyrosine-195 to Isoleucine in Cephalosporium acremonium and Streptomyces clavuligerus Isopenicillin N Synthase
Key words: Isopenicillin N Synthase, Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Tyrosine
P. Loke and T.-S. Sim
806
A Comparison of Three Site-Directed Mutagenesis Kits
Key words: Site-Directed Mutagenesis, Isopenicillin N Synthase
P. Loke and T.-S. Sim
810
Identification of Genes Induced by Taxol Application Using a Combination of Differential Display RT-PCR and DNA Microarray Analysis
Key words: Taxol, HeLa Cells, DNA Microarray
E.-i. Fukusaki, T. Oishi, H. Tanaka, Shin-ichiro Kajiyama, and A. Kobayashi
814
An Ecto-ATPase Activity Present in Leishmania tropica Stimulated by Dextran Sulfate
Key words: Leishmania tropica, Ecto-ATPase, Sulfated Polysaccharides
C. E. Peres-Sampaio, S. T. Palumbo, and J. R. Meyer-Fernandes
820
Expansion of Phosphatidylcholine and Phosphatidylserine / Phosphatidylcholine Monolayers by Differently Charged Amphiphiles
Key words: Monolayer Technique, Nonionic Detergent, Erythrocyte Shape
K. Bialkowska, M. Bobrowska-H?erstrand, and H. H?erstrand
826
Electric Relaxation Processes in Lipid-Bilayers after Exposure to Weak Magnetic Pulses
Key words: Black Lipid Membrane, Magnetic Field Effect, Quantum Effects
A. Pazur
831
Physiological and Hemolytic Toxicity of Some Aminophosphonates
Key words: Aminophosphonates, Toxicity
Z. Trela, H. Kleszczy\'nska, and J. Sarapuk
838
Viviparus ater Hemocyanin: Investigation of the Dioxygen-Binding Site and Stability of the Oxy-and Apo-Forms
Key words: Dioxygen Transport, Hemocyanin, Mollusc
D. N. Georgieva, S. Stoeva, W. Voelter, and N. Genov
843
Metallothionein Levels in the Bivalves Callista chione and Venus verrucosa from Two Mediterranean Sites
E. Cotou, C. Vagias, T. Rapti, and V. Roussis
Key words: Metallothionein, Callista chione,enus verrucosa
848
Influence of Organic and Inorganic Ions on Organolead-Induced Hemolysis of Erythrocytes
H. Kleszczy\'nska and J. Sarapuk
Key words: Organoleads, Erythrocytes, Hemolysis Inhibition
853
Structural Alteration of Erythrocyte Membrane during Storage: a Combined Electrical Conductometric and Flow-Cytometric Study
Key words: Erythrocytes, Dielectric Measurements, Flow-Cytometric Measurements
F. Bordi, C. Cametti, F. D. Luca, T. Gili, R. Misasi, M. Sorice, A. Circella, and T. Garofalo
857
Negligible Ability of Oxygen and Peroxide Ion Activation by Al(III)Ion Is Essential for Al(III)-Induced Neurodegeneration
Key words: Al(III)-Induced Neurodegeneration,Oxygen Activation,Tyrosine Hydroxylase
Y. Nishida
865
Surface Charge and the Association of Liposomes with Colon Carcinoma Cells
Key words: Colon Cancer Cells, Charged Liposomes, Electrostatic Surface Charge
D. Baczynska, K. Widerak, M. Ugorski, and M. Langner
872
Suppression of Radical-Induced Lipid Peroxidation in a Model System by Alkyl Esters of Cinnamate Quaternary Ammonium Salts
Key words: Lipid Peroxidation, Antioxidants, Quaternary Ammonium Salts
A. Krasowska, M. Stasiuk, M. Oswiecimska, A. Kozubek, M. Bien, S. Witek, and K. Sigler
878
Effects of Anticancer Drugs on Transcription in vitro
Key words: Anticancer Drugs, Transcription
D. Wilma\'nska, M. Czyz, K. Studzian, M. K. Piestrzeniewicz, and M. Gniazdowski
886
Appearance of Aberrant Mitosis in Murine Leukemia Cells upon Combined Treatment with Low Concentrations of Cisplatin and Teniposide
Key words: Cisplatin, Teniposide, Aberrant Mitosis
G. A. Gorneva, N. C. Spassovska, and K. C. Grancharov
892
Withering Syndrome of the Small Abalone, Haliotis diversicolor supertexta, Is Caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Associated with Thermal Induction
Key words: Withering Syndrome, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Small Abalone, Thermal
C.-Y. Huang, P.-C. Liu, and K.-K. Lee
898
Notes
Induction Iridoids from Stachys grandidentata (Labiatae)
Key words: Stachys grandidentata Lindl., Labiatae Structure Elucidation
O. Muńoz, R. C. Peńa, and G. Montenegro
902
A Highly Substituted Germacranolide from Leontodon cichoraceus
Key words: Asteraceae, Lactuceae, Sesquiterpene Lactones
C. Zidorn, E. P. Ellmerer-Müller, M. J. Dobner, and H. Stuppner
904
High-Gradient Magnetic Capture of Ferrofluids: Implications for Drug Targeting and Tumor Embolization
Key words: Ferrofluids Electromagnet, Tumor-Drug
M. Babincová, P. Babinec, and C. Bergemann
909
Reduced Mg2+-ATPase Activity in the Hypoglycemic Adult Rat Brain
Key words: Hypoglycemic Brain,Brain Mg2+-ATPase Brain Na+,K+-ATPase
S. Tsakiris, C. Koromilas, and K. H. Schulpis
912
Gene sll0033 from Synechocystis 6803 Encodes a Carotene Isomerase Involved in the Biosynthesis of all-E Lycopene
Key words: C. Isomerase, Gene sll0033, all-E Lycopene
J. Breitenbach, A. Vioque, and G. Sandmann
915
A Survey of Nosema apis of Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) Producing the Famous Anzer Honey in Turkey
A. Özk\ir\im and N. Keskin
Key words: Nosema apis, Infection Level, Anzer
918
 
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Minireview
Changes of the Brain Synapses During Aging. New Aspects
Key words: Brain, Aging, Synapses
K. Schulpis, A. Doulgeraki, and S. Tsakiris
921
Original Communications
Essential Oil from Herb and Rhizome of Peucedanum ostruthium (L. Koch.) ex DC
Key words: Peucedanum ostruthium, Essential Oil, Chiral Components
W. Cisowski, U. Sawicka, M. Mardarowicz, M. Asztemborska, and M. \Luczkiewicz
930
A New Pyoverdin from Pseudomonas aeruginosa R'
Key words: Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Pyoverdin, Siderophore
C. Ruangviriyachai, D. U. Fernández, R. Fuchs, J.-M. Meyer, and H. Budzikiewicz
933
Phytochemical and Pharmacological Analysis of Bauhinia microstacha (Raddi) Macbr. (Leguminosae)
Key words: Bauhinia microstachya, Phenolic Compounds, Analgesic Activity
C. Meyre-Silva, R. A. Yunes, F. D. Monache, A. R. S. Santos, L. O. Schmeling, V. d. M. Gadotti, F. Liz, and V. Cechinel-Filho
939
Phenolic Acids and Depsides from Some Species of the Erodium Genera
Key words: Erodium, Phenolic Acids, Plant Polyphenols
I. Fecka, A. Kowalczyk, and W. Cisowski
943
Chemistry of Ne Zealand Apiaceae: A Rare Phenylpropanoid and Three Ne Germacrane Derivatives from Anisotome lyallii
Key words: Apiaceae, Germacranes, Phenylpropanoids
C. Zidorn, and N. B. Perry
951
Sesquiterpene Lactones from Achillea chrysocoma and Achillea coarctata
Key words: Achillea chrysocoma, Achillea coarctata, Sesquiterpene Lactones
M. Todorova and E. Tsankova
957
Sesquiterpenoids and Phenolics from Crepis conyzifolia
Key words: Crepis conyzifolia, Sesquiterpenoids, Phenolics
W. Kisiel and K. Michalska
961
Iridoids from Avicennia marina
Key words: Avicennia marina, Iridoids,Geniposidic Acid
K. H. Shaker, H. A. Elgamal, and K. Seifert
965
Chromene Chalcones from Tephrosia carrollii and the Revised Structure of Oaxacacin
Key words: Tephrosia carrollii, Leguminosae, Chromene Chalcones
F. Gómez-Garibay, M. D. L. O Arciniega, C. L. Céspedes, J. Taboada, and J. S. Calderón
969
Total Phenolics Concentration and Antioxidant Potential of Extracts of Medicinal Plants of Pakistan
Key words: Phenolics, Pakistani Medicinal Plants, Antioxidants
A. Saleem, M. Ahotupa, and K. Pihlaja
973
Chemical Analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of Halimium voldii
Key words: Halimium voldii, Essential Oil, Antimicrobial Activity
C. Demetzos, D. Perdetzoglou, and K. Tan
979
Two Novel Phenylacetoxylated p-Terphenyls from Thelephora ganbajun Zang
Key words: Thelephora ganbajun Zang, p-Terphenyls, Ganbajunin F, G
H. Lin and L. Ji-Kai
983
Limnantheoside C (20-Hydroxyecdysone 3-O-b-D-glucopyranosyl-[1-->3]-b-D-xylopyranoside), a Phytoecdysteroid from Seeds of Limnanthes alba (Limnanthaceae)
Key words: Ecdysteroid, Meadowfoam, Ponasterone A
Y. Meng, P. Whiting, V. Šik, H. H. Rees, and L. Dinan
988
Physiological Activity of Some Aminophosphonates
Key words: Aminophosphonates, Peroxidation, Conductance
K. Bielecki, A. Dziamska, and J. Sarapuk
995
Physiological Activity of Some Organophosphorous Compounds and Their Influence on Mechanical Properties of Erythrocytes
Key words: Aminophosphonates, Hemolysis, Physiological Activity
H. Kleszczy\'nska, D. Bonarska, J. Sarapuk, and K. Bielecki
999
Isolation of New Alkylthiosulfides from the Essential Oil and Extracts from the Bark of Scorodophloeus zenkeri Harms
Key words: Scorodophloeus zenkeri, Essential Oil, Alkylthiosulfides
J. C. Kouokam, J. Zapp, and H. Becker
1003
Chemical Composition and Biological Activities of the Black Sea Algae Polysiphonia denudata (Dillw.)Kutz. and Polysiphonia denudata f. fragilis (Sperk) Woronich
Key words: Polysiphonia denudata, Sterols, Volatiles
S. D. Rosa, Z. Kamenarska, V. Bankova, K. Stefanov, S. Dimitrova-Konaklieva, H. Najdenski, I. Tzevtkova, and S. Popov
1008
Properties of Chlorophyllase from Capsicum annuum L.Fruits
Key words: Chlorophyll, Chlorophyllase, Capsicum annuum
D. Hornero-Méndez and M. I. Mínguez-Mosquera
1015
Production and Properties of a Bacterial Thermostable Exo-Inulinase
Key words: Inulinase and Invertase Activities, Thermophilic Bacilli, Enzyme Thermostability
K. Uzunova, A. Vassileva, M. Kambourova, V. Ivanova, D. Spasova, R. Mandeva, A. Derekova, and A. Tonkova
1022
Structure-Activity Relationship Study of Host-Specific Phytotoxins (AM-Toxin Analogs) Using a NewAssay Method with Leaves from Apple Meristem Culture
Key words: Host-Specific Toxin, Cyclic Depsipeptide, Meristem Culture
M. Miyashita, T. Nakamori, T. Murai, T. Yonemoto, H. Miyagawa, M. Akamatsu, and T. Ueno
1029
Activation of Isoflavone Biosynthesis in Excised Cotyledons of Lupinus Seedlings by Jasmonoids and Excess Light
Key words: Isoflavone Accumulation, Jasmonoids, Lupinus spp. (Leguminosae)
Y. Katagiri, Y. Hashidoko, R. K. Ibrahim, and S. Tahara
1038
Fatty Acid Alteration of Plastidic and Extra-Plastidic Membrane Lipids in Metribuzin-Resistant Photoautotrophic Chenopodium rubrum Cells as Compared to Wild-Type Cells
Key words: Chenopodium rubrum, Fatty Acid Alteration, Metribuzin Resistance
C. Schwenger-Erger, W. Barz, and N. Weber
1047
Interaction of Quaternary Ammonium and Phosphonium Salts with Photosynthetic Membranes
Key words: Photosynthesis, Quaternary Salt, Biocide
S. Spiegel and K. Bader
1057
Photosynthetic Pigments Photosynthesis and Plastid Ultrastructure in RbcS Antisense DNA Mutants of Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum)
Key words: Antisense Rubisco, Pigments, Rubisco
B. Schoefs, E. Darko, and S. Rodermel
1067
Relaxation of Water Protons in Highly Concentrated Aqueous Protein Systems Studied by 1H NMR Spectroscopy
Key words: Concentrated Aqueous Protein Systems, Proton Relaxation Times, Slow Chemical Exchange
K. Szuminska, A. Gutsze, A. Kowalczyk
1075
Enzyme Activity of the Cytochrome P-450 Monooxygenase System in the Presence of Single Chain Lipid Molecules
Key words: Cytochrome P450, Competitive and Non-Competitive Inhibition, Single Chain Lipids
D. Müller-Enoch, R. Fintelmann, A. Nicolaev, and H. Gruler
1082
Influence of the Parasite Viscum cruciatum Sieber on the Chemical Constituents of Crataegus monogyna Jacq.
Key words: Crataegus monogyna, Viscum cruciatum, Triterpenes
C. Ahumada, D. García, T. Saenz, A. Gómez, and A. Cert
1091
Biochemical and Molecular Biological Studies on Infection. (Ascochyta rabiei)-Induced Thaumatin-Like Proteins from Chickpea Plants (Cicer arietinum L.)
Key words: Cultivar Specific Expression, PR-Proteins, Thaumatin-Like Protein
T. Hanselle, Y. Ichinoseb, and W. Barz
1095
The First Glycosides Isolated from Propolis: Diterpene Rhamnosides
Key words: Propolis, Labdane Glycosides, Antibacterial Activity
M. Popova, V. Bankova, I. Tsvetkova, C. Naydenski, and M. V. Silva
1108
Antibacterial Activity and Chemical Composition of Turkish Propolis
Key words: Propolis, Hive Product, Antibacterial Agent
N. Keskin, S. Hazir, K. H. C. Baser, and M. Kükçüoglu
1112
11,17-Dideoxyagelorin A and B,New Bromotyrosine Derivatives and Analogs from the Marine Sponge Suberea aff. praetensa
Key words: Suberea aff. praetensa, 11-Dideoxyagelorin A and B, Bromotyrosine Derivatives
A. Kijjoa, R. Watanadilok, P. Sonchaeng, A. M. S. Silva, G. Eaton, and W. Herz
1116
Sex Attractants for Six Clearwing and Tineid Species (Lepidoptera, Sesiidae and Tineidae) from Kazakhstan and Lithuania
Key words: Octadecadienols, Octadecadienyl, Acetates Daily Rhythm
V. Karalius, R. Moz\-uraitis, J. Miatleuski, V. Bu\-da, and P. Ivinskis
1120
Identification of Odoriferous Compounds from Adults of a Swallowtail Butterfly, Papilio machaon (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae)
Key words: Papilio machaon hippocrates, Papilionidae, Butterfly Scent
H. Ômura, K. Honda, and N. Hayashi
1126
Cross-Reactivity of the V3-Specific Antibodies with the Human C1q
Key words: Human C1q, HIV-1NY5, Third Hypervariable Region
M. Petkovi\'c, and R. Metlaš
1135
Alternative Origin for "Gain-of-Function" by Mutant SOD Enzyme and for Conformational Change of Normal Prion Protein
Key words: Gain-of-function of Mutant SOD,Hydroperoxo-copper(II)Complex, Amyloid-b-peptide
S. Nishino, A. Kishita, and Y. Nishida
1144
Pancreatic Phospholipase A2-Mediated Enhancement of the Respiratory Burst Response of Human Neutrophils
Key words: Human Neutrophils, Luminol-Amplified Chemiluminescence, Pancreatic Phospholipase A2
J. Müller, M. Petkovi\'c, J. Schiller, and J. Arnhold
1150
Methemoglobin Formation in Human Erythrocytes by Nitroaromatic Explosives
Key words: Hemoglobin, Nitroaromatic Explosives
A. Marozien\.e, R. Kliukien\.e, J. Šarlauskas, and N. Ç\.enas
1157
Notes
Accumulation of Lignans in Suspension Cultures of Linum mucronatum ssp. armenum (Bordz.) Davis
Key words: Methoxypodophyllotoxin, Plant Cell Culture, Podophyllotoxin
B. Konuklugil, T. J. Schmidt, and A. W. Alfermann
1164
Fluorescence Studies on Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase from Bovine Heart Muscle
Key words: Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate Dehydrogenase, ATP, Fluorescence
E. Seweryn, T. Bana\'s, I. Berdowska, B. Zieli\'nski, and I. Ceremuga
1166
Ischemia-Responsive Protein (irp94) Is Up-Regulated by Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
Key words: Ischemia Responsive Protein (irp94), Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER), FRTL-5 Cells
S.-W. Kim, I.-S. Yoo, H.-S. Koh, and O-Y. Kwon
1169