Sentences with phrase «of zinc ions»

These are DNA strands that break apart at specific positions when exposed to a high concentration of zinc ions.

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«It has also been known for a long time that following transient severe brain injury and prior to an initial spontaneous epileptic seizure, the concentration of free zinc ions increases in the hippocampus.

If the zinc ions or the transcription factor MTF1 were specifically inhibited in the brain, it is possible that the development of a seizure disorder could be prevented.

In their technique, the UW - Madison team applied a specially formulated surfactant — a detergent - like substance — onto the surface of a liquid containing zinc ions.

Over time, the zinc ions in MOF - 5 (pink solutions) get replaced with cobalt ions, (blue solutions) demonstrating the dynamics of metal organic frameworks.

Shen et al. grew ordered arrays of microcrystals of the ZIF - 8 metal - organic framework, in which zinc ions are bridged by 2 - methylimidazole linkers, inside a porous polystyrene template.

DCT1 also changed the so - called inward current of the cells, indicating a better ability to pull metal ions — including other essential minerals such as zinc, manganese, and copper — across the membrane.

«With our design, zinc ions are reduced and deposited on the exposed back surface of the zinc electrode during charging,» said Higashi, lead author of the study.

They then made amyloids by allowing copies of each peptide to clump together, adding zinc ions to help the process along.

When the battery is fully discharged, both tanks hold the same electrolyte solution: a mixture of the positively charged zinc ions, Zn2 +, and negatively charged iodide ion, I -.

PNNL's zinc - polyiodide battery also had an energy output that was about 70 percent that of a common lithium - ion battery called a lithium iron phosphate battery, which is used in portable electronics and in some small electric vehicles.

Farha and his colleagues wanted to make a much more potent and stable catalyst, so they used zirconium ions instead of zinc.

Due to the global abundance of zinc metal, these batteries are much cheaper to produce than lithium - ion batteries, and they can also store more energy (theoretically five times more than that of lithium - ion batteries), are much safer and are more environmentally friendly.

University of Sydney researchers have found a solution for one of the biggest stumbling blocks preventing zinc - air batteries from overtaking conventional lithium - ion batteries as the power source of choice in electronic devices.

The researchers then selectively exchanged the zinc ions with Fe2 +, Pb2 +, and Co2 +, thereby making a new set of 2 - D MOFs (J. Am.

Ions of metals such as zinc and magnesium may neutralize sulfur molecules before they form odor.

Also, MTs are involved in the homeostasis of copper and especially zinc ions.

Because it is so reactive, oxalate also interferes with the duties of many other positively charged ions like magnesium, zinc, copper, iron, manganese, and more.

These foods were found to have high levels of zinc and magnesium ions that are important for freeing up bioavailable testosterone in your body.

ëinhibitory effect of metal ions, alone or combined, on sodium channels (research indicate that body's radical quenchers like glutathione, L - cysteine and EDTA can prevent or reverse such inhibition by «friendly» metals like zinc, copper, iron and cobalt, but not that caused by heavy «metals like lead and mercury), possible inhibition of sodium channel activity by dopamine, and others.

Phytates (phytic acid) bind to metal ions, preventing the absorption of certain minerals, including calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc — all of which are co-factors for optimal biochemistry in your body.

In the far future, other novel battery technologies (e.g. zinc - air, lithium - sulphur, lithium - air) may become competitive for use in electric vehicles, and can theoretically deliver higher energy densities than lithium - ion chemistries are capable of.

The zinc alloy and carbon fiber Kiwano K01 uses a 1000W electric hub motor to drive its single wide tire, powered by a 55.5 V 4.4 Ah LG lithium ion battery pack, which is capable of pushing riders along sidewalks or streets at speeds up to 20 miles per hour.