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To overcome the limitations of the database search methods, conformational search methods were developed [95,96,109]. There are many such methods, exploiting different protein representations, objective function tenns, and optimization or enumeration algorithms. The search algorithms include the minimum perturbation method [97], molecular dynamics simulations [92,110,111], genetic algorithms [112], Monte Carlo and simulated annealing [113,114], multiple copy simultaneous search [115-117], self-consistent field optimization [118], and an enumeration based on the graph theory [119]. 

Another group has evaluated self-organizing maps [63] and shape/ pharmacophore models [64]. They developed a new method termed SQUIRREL to compare molecules in terms of both shape and pharmacophore points. Thus from a commercial library of 199,272 compounds, 1926 were selected based on self-organizing maps trained on peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor a (PPARa) "activity islands." The compounds were further evaluated with SQUIRREL and 7 out of 21 molecules selected were found to be active in PPARa. Furthermore, a new virtual screening technique (PhAST) was developed based on representation of molecules as text strings that describe their pharmacophores [65]. 

Finally, we have designed and synthesized a series of block copolymer surfactants for C02 applications. It was anticipated that these materials would self-assemble in a C02 continuous phase to form micelles with a C02-phobic core and a C02-philic corona. For example, fluorocarbon-hydrocarbon block copolymers of PFOA and PS were synthesized utilizing controlled free radical methods [104]. Small angle neutron scattering studies have demonstrated that block copolymers of this type do indeed self-assemble in solution to form multimolecular micelles [117]. Figure 5 depicts a schematic representation of the micelles formed by these amphiphilic diblock copolymers in C02. Another block copolymer which has proven useful in the stabilization of colloidal particles is the siloxane based stabilizer PS-fr-PDMS [118,119]. Chemical... 

Fig. 15 (a) Scheme of the interface of a two Hg-drops electrochemical junction incorporating covalently linked Ru(II)-based redox sites yellow circles), (b) I—V curves obtained by keeping one electrode potential fixed at —0.02 V and sweeping the potential applied at the second electrode, (c) Representation of the operating self-exchange mechanism red circles represent the Ru(III) oxidation state. All potentials are measured against an Ag/AgCl reference electrode... 

Figure B. Pictorial representation of the self-assembly of pseudorotaxa-nes based on (a) charge-transfer and C-H—O hydrogen-bonding interactions between 1,1 -diben-zyl-4,4 -bipyridinium dication and 1,5-dinaphtho[38] crown-10 (1/5DN38C10), and (b) hydrogen-bonding interactions between dibenzyl ammonium ion and dibenzo[24]crown-8 (DB24C8). A possible route towards the synthesis of rotaxanes and catenanes is also schematized.

Figure 16.15 A schematic representation of a duplex formed from the self-complementary monomer, d(GAATTC), that illustrates base-pairing and nearest-neighbor stacking interactions.

Schematic representation of the hematopoietic cascade in mice and human (hum). All the cells of the hematopoietic system are positive for antigen CD45. Based on this, the dynamics of surface antigen expression along development of different mature cells derived from the hematopoietic stem cell system can be observed. Rounded arrows indicate self-renewal potential. Smooth thinner arrows indicate directions of cellular differentiation. The identification of CDs (clusters definition) and other antigen cell markers are listed in the glossary. (LT-HSC - long term hematopoietic stem cell ST-HSC - short term hematopoietic stem cell MPP - multipotent progenitor CLP - common lymphoid precursor CMP - common myeloid precursor GMP - granulocyte-monocyte precursor MEP - megacaryocyte-erythrocyte precursor T - T lymphocyte B - B lymphocyte NK - natural killer cell DC - dendritic cell).

Figure 4.15 Schematic representation of the sequential steps taken for the formation of multilayers based on electrostatic self-assembly using cationic polymers and anionic a-ZrP sheets (see text for further details). Reprinted from Coord. Chem. Rev., 185-186, D.M. Kaschak, S.A. Johnson, C.C. Waraksa,J. Pogue and T.E. Mallouk, Artificial photosynthesis in lamellar assemblies of metal poly(pyridyl) complexes and metalloporphyrins, 403-416, Copyright (1999), with permission from Elsevier Science...

Figure 4 Schematic representations of the formation of 1-D inclusion networks based on koiland, building block possessing two divergent cavities, and connector molecules (a, d, e-h) or through self-inclusion by self complementary koilands (b, c, i-1). For definition, see text.

The stress-strain curve for unfilled NR exhibits a large increase in stress at higher deformations. NR displays, due to its uniform microstructure, a very unique important characteristic, that is, the ability to crystallise under strain, a phenomenon known as strain-induced crystallization. This phenomenon is responsible for the large and abrupt increase in the reduced stress observed at higher deformation corresponding, in fact, to a self-toughening of the elastomer because the crystallites act as additional cross-links in the network. This process can be better visualized by using a Mooney-Rivlin representation, based on the so-called Mooney-Rivlin equation ... 

Let us now construct a representation of the electronic structure of SiOj. There have been many early studies of Si02, principally aimed at interpreting various experimental spectra these have been reviewed recently by Ruffa (1968, 1970). More recently, studios based upon calculations for large clusters of atoms have been made by Reilly (1970), Bennett and Roth (1971a,b), Gilbert ct al. (1973), and Yip and Fowler (1974). Most recently, a full, self-consistent pseudopotential calculation on quartz was made by trhelikowsky and Schliitcr (1977). Here, we shall... 

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