TY - JOUR. T1 - Oxidative species increase arginase activity in endothelial cells through the RhoA/Rho kinase pathway. AU - Chandra, S.. AU - Romero, M. J.. AU - Shatanawi, A.. AU - Alkilany, A. M.. AU - Caldwell, R. B.. AU - Caldwell, R. William. PY - 2012/1/1. Y1 - 2012/1/1. N2 - Background and Purpose NO produced by endothelial NOS is needed for normal vascular function. During diabetes, aging and hypertension, elevated levels of arginase can compete with NOS for available l-arginine, reducing NO and increasing superoxide (O 2 .-) production via NOS uncoupling. Elevated O 2 .- combines with NO to form peroxynitrite (ONOO -), further reducing NO. Oxidative species increase arginase activity, but the mechanism(s) involved are not known. Our study determined the mechanism involved in peroxynitrite and hydrogen peroxide-induced enhancement in endothelial arginase activity. We hypothesized that oxidative species increase arginase activity through PKC-activated RhoA/Rho kinase (ROCK) pathway. ...

We have previously demonstrated that following cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) there is an increase in lung epithelial apoptosis in a rat model [1]. On the other hand, it has been shown that the rho/rho kinase pathway is involved in mechanisms of several aspects such as endothelial cell dysfunction and apoptosis. However, the role of rho kinase in the concept of sepsis-induced apoptosis has yet to be elucidated. In this study, to investigate the possible contribution of rho/rho kinase signalling in CLP-induced lung injury, rho kinase expression and the possible protective effect of the administration of an inhibitor of rho kinase, (+)-(R)-trans-4-1-aminoethyl-N-4-pyridyl cyclohexanecarboxamide dihydrochloride monohydrate (Y-27632), has been investigated in rats in this model.. Thirty-two male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: (1) sham, (2) CLP, (3) sham + Y27632, (4) CLP + Y27632. Y27632 was administered at 1.5 mg/kg, intaperitoneally, 20 min before performing operations. ...

Leukocyte recruitment is a key feature in ischemiaâ€reperfusion (I/R)-induced tissue injury. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of Rho-kinase inhibition on I/R-provoked leukocyte recruitment in the colon. C57BL/6 mice were subjected to 30 min of ischemia by clamping of the superior mesenteric artery followed by 120 min of reperfusion. Intraperitoneal pretreatment with the selective Rho-kinase inhibitors fasudil (4â€40 mg/kg) and Y-27632 (1â€10 mg/kg) was administered prior to induction of colonic I/R. Leukocyteâ€endothelium interactions were analyzed by intravital fluorescence microscopy. Colonic content of tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and the CXC chemokines macrophage inflammatory protein-2 (MIP-2) and cytokine-induced neutrophil chemoattractant (KC) were determined by ELISA. Additionally, colonic activity of myeloperoxidase (MPO), a marker of leukocyte infiltration, and malondialdehyde (MDA), were quantified. Fasudil and Y-27632 pretreatment ...

Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary_Data. affected the cell count number and the protein content levels in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. In addition, treatment with SPHK1 inhibitor reduced the wet-to-dry percentage of the lungs and suppressed Evans blue dye leakage into the lung cells. Furthermore, SPHK1 inhibitor exhibited protecting effects within the two-hit model of VALI by inhibiting the Ras homolog family member a-mediated phosphorylation of myosin phosphatase target subunit 1 (MYPT-1) and endothelial hyperpermeability. Additionally, mice were divided into five additional organizations: i) Non-ventilated group; ii) non-ventilated + LPS group; iii) ventilated group; iv) ventilated + LPS group; and v) ventilated + LPS + Rho-associated coiled-coil forming protein kinase (ROCK)1 inhibitor group. ROCK1 inhibitor (10 mg/kg) was injected intraperitoneally 1 h prior to air flow. The present results suggested that ROCK1 inhibitor could attenuate mechanical stretch-induced lung endothelial ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Decreased RhoA expression in myocardium of diabetic rats. AU - Tang, Jiping. AU - Fitzgerald, Sharyn M.. AU - Boughtman, Brandi N.. AU - Cole, Samuel W.. AU - Brands, Michael W.. AU - Zhang, John H.. PY - 2005/8/1. Y1 - 2005/8/1. N2 - Diabetic cardiomyopathy is one of the major causes of death in diabetic patients, but the pathogenesis is unclear. There is evidence that RhoA, a small GTPase, might be involved in cardiac function. This study, therefore, analyzed RhoA expression and activation in hearts of diabetic rats. Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into control and diabetic groups of 18 each. Diabetes was induced by intravenous injection of streptozotocin (55 mg/kg). Rats were studied 3 weeks after induction of diabetes. Heart rate, which was measured 24 h/day, decreased by 93 ± 7 beats/min in diabetic rats. There was a 62% decrease (p , 0.01) in RhoA mRNA expression in heart tissues (left ventricle) of diabetic rats (38.5 ± 6.7 × 106 molecules/μg total RNA) compared ...

Methods As an in vitro model, cultivated cynomolgus monkey corneal endothelial cells were scraped to create a linear defect. The wound distance was then determined during a 24-h culture in the presence or absence of 10 μM of Y-27632. As an in vivo model, central corneal endothelium of Japanese white rabbits was damaged by transcorneal freezing, then 10 mM of Y-27632 was applied topically six times daily for 48 h. The wound area of the corneal endothelium was evaluated after 48 h. ...

TY - JOUR. T1 - Lipoxin A4 mediates aortic contraction via rhoa/rho kinase, endothelial dysfunction and reactive oxygen species. AU - Wenceslau, Camilla F.. AU - Mccarthy, Cameron Grant. AU - Szasz, Theodora. AU - Webb, R. Clinton. PY - 2014/3/6. Y1 - 2014/3/6. N2 - Background: Lipoxin A4 (LXA4) is a biologically active product generated from arachidonic acid by lipoxygenase action. The production of lipoxins is enhanced by aspirin through acetylation of cyclooxygenase-2, via a mechanism known as aspirin-triggered lipoxin. LXA4 has both anti-inflammatory and proinflammatory actions, the latter being related with reocclusion and restenosis after coronary angioplasty in patients treated with aspirin. However, little is known of the actions of LXA4 on the vasculature. We hypothesized that LXA4 promotes contractile responses and contributes to endothelial dysfunction. Methods: We used aorta from Wistar rats to assess vascular function. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and contractile and ...

Transforming acidic coiled-coil-containing protein 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TACC2 gene. Transforming acidic coiled-coil proteins are a conserved family of centrosome- and microtubule-interacting proteins that are implicated in cancer. This gene encodes a protein that concentrates at centrosomes throughout the cell cycle. This gene lies within a chromosomal region associated with tumorigenesis. Expression of this gene is thought to affect the progression of breast tumors. Expression of this gene is also induced by erythropoietin. GRCh38: Ensembl release 89: ENSG00000138162 - Ensembl, May 2017 GRCm38: Ensembl release 89: ENSMUSG00000030852 - Ensembl, May 2017 Human PubMed Reference:. Mouse PubMed Reference:. Gangisetty O, Lauffart B, Sondarva GV, Chelsea DM, Still IH (Apr 2004). The transforming acidic coiled coil proteins interact with nuclear histone acetyltransferases. Oncogene. 23 (14): 2559-63. doi:10.1038/sj.onc.1207424. PMID 14767476. Entrez Gene: TACC2 ...

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Plexins encode receptors for semaphorins, molecular signals guiding cell migration, and axon pathfinding. The mechanisms mediating plexin function are poorly understood. Plexin activation in adhering cells rapidly leads to retraction of cellular processes and cell rounding cell collapse). Here we show that, unexpectedly, this response does not require the activity of Rho-dependent kinase (ROCK) nor the contraction of F-actin cables. Interestingly, integrin-based focal adhesive structures are disassembled within minutes upon plexin activation; this is followed by actin depolymerization and, eventually, by cellular collapse. We also show that plexin activation hinders cell attachment to adhesive substrates, blocks the extension of lamellipodia, and thereby inhibits cell migration. We conclude that plexin signaling uncouples cell substrate-adhesion from cytoskeletal dynamics required for cell migration and axon extension.

GF ID PP1_inhibitor #=GF AC PF05361.11 #=GF DE PKC-activated protein phosphatase-1 inhibitor #=GF AU Finn RD #=GF SE Pfam-B_69711 (release 7.8) #=GF GA 20.70 20.70; #=GF TC 20.70 20.80; #=GF NC 20.60 20.30; #=GF BM hmmbuild HMM.ann SEED.ann #=GF SM hmmsearch -Z 26740544 -E 1000 --cpu 4 HMM pfamseq #=GF TP Family #=GF RN [1] #=GF RM 11734001 #=GF RT Solution NMR structure of the myosin phosphatase inhibitor #=GF RT protein CPI-17 shows phosphorylation-induced conformational #=GF RT changes responsible for activation. #=GF RA Ohki S, Eto M, Kariya E, Hayano T, Hayashi Y, Yazawa M, #=GF RA Brautigan D, Kainosho M; #=GF RL J Mol Biol 2001;314:839-849. #=GF DR INTERPRO; IPR008025; #=GF DR SCOP; 1k5o; fa; #=GF CC Contractility of vascular smooth muscle depends on #=GF CC phosphorylation of myosin light chains, and is modulated by #=GF CC hormonal control of myosin phosphatase activity. Signaling #=GF CC pathways activate kinases such as PKC or Rho-dependent kinases #=GF CC that phosphorylate the ...

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FINAL REVIEW: ROCKS & MINERALS 1. Which statement is true of all rocks? (1) Rocks contain organic material. (2) Rocks contain fossils. (3) Rocks are composed of minerals. (4) Rocks are formed in layers. 2. Weathering and erosion of Earths crust are primarily caused by (1) gravity (3) evaporation (2) volcanic activity (4) sedimentation 3. The diagram below shows a rock sample and an identification key. Natural Cement Key Shell fragment Feldspar fragment Quartz fragment This rock sample would best be classified as (1) volcanic (3) metamorphic (2) sedimentary (4) igneous 4. Igneous rocks are formed by: (1) weathering (3) volcanic activity (2) cementation (4) sedimentation 5. If shell fragments are found in a rock sample, it is most likely that the rock formed: (1) on a mountain slope (3) on a glacier (2) from magma (4) in shallow water 6. In which type of rock are fossils generally found? (1) igneous (3) sedimentary (2) metamorphic (4) volcanic 7. Dust and ash entering the atmosphere as a result ...

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Huntingtons disease (HD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease caused by CAG codon expansion in exon 1 of the huntingtin (htt) gene. Exon 1 spanning protein products, referred to as Httex1 are the major components of neuronal intranuclear inclusions that are the hallmarks of HD. Y-27632, a small molecule inhibitor of the rho-associated kinase (ROCK), was shown by the Diamond lab to reduce Httex1 aggregation in cells and ameliorate Httex1-mediated toxicity in Drosophila and mouse models. Serine-137 of profilin was established as the direct target of ROCK. Phospho-profilin does not reduce Httex1 aggregation whereas unphosphorylated profilin modulates Httex1 aggregation through direct interactions thus explaining the effect of Y-27632. We envisage a direct therapeutic approach that involves the design of molecules to mimic the effects of profilin. Such an approach requires a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms by which profilin suppresses Httex1 ...

Insulin resistance (IR) plays a critical role in metabolic syndrome (MS). Previous studies have demonstrated that activated ROCK is increased in MS patients. However, the effect of Rho-kinase (ROCK) on IR has not been definitely determined. Thus, the aims of the present study were to determine whether ROCK activation induces IR or affects myocardial structure and function, as well as the possible mechanisms underlying this process. Wistar rats fed high fat, high glucose and high salt diet sewed as model of MS and we used transmission electron microscopy, echocardiogram technology, and terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-mediated DNA nick-end labeling staining to identify any myocardial damage. The protein levels of MYPT-1 (characteristic of ROCK activation), IRS-1 and AKT were analyzed by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting. In hearts from MS rats, we found increased protein levels of phospho-MYPT-1 and phospho-IRS-1 (Ser307) and decreased phospho-AKT compared to levels in normal rats. ...

The major novel finding of the present study is that exogenously introduced eNOS in VSMCs, with its expression relatively comparable to the endogenous level, markedly inhibited AngII-induced Rho/ROCK pathway activation, and subsequent VSMC migration via its specific inhibition on G12/13 coupled to the AT1 receptor. Overexpression of eNOS such as by adenovirus has been shown to inhibit VSMC proliferation, hypertrophy, as well as migration associated with a wide variety of inhibitions of the upstream signal transductions and gene transcriptions.40-43 However, it is still difficult to conclude whether the observations were translatable to physiological consequences of eNOS-dependent vascular protection, because most of the past studies might overexpress eNOS far beyond the eNOS amount expressed in endothelial cells. For example, marked inhibition of VSMC proliferation by eNOS adenovirus were observed between 150 to 1000 moi,40,41 whereas the inhibition of thymidine incorporation, migration, and ...

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Although high RhoA-ROCK activity clearly suppresses AIG, the evidence does not fully exclude the possibility that p120s role might be independent of Rac1 and Src signaling pathways, as is clearly the case with H-Ras. For example, Rac1 and Src might normally suppress RhoA-ROCK activity via p120-independent mechanisms that are then unable to compensate for elevated RhoA-ROCK activity caused separately by p120 ablation. It is worth noting, however, that the effects of p120 ablation are not so potent as to be insurmountable, as indicated by the data on H-Ras. Regardless of the exact mechanism, the ultimate effects of both Rac1 and Src on the RhoA-ROCK pathway and on AIG are clearly dependent on p120.. Interestingly, although H-Ras did not require p120, its ability to induce AIG nonetheless depended on suppression of the ROCK-LIMK cascade and activation of cofilin (Fig. 5). Ras has been shown previously to inhibit ROCK by at least three different cell type-specific mechanisms, including ...

Kv1.2 is a member of the Shaker family of voltage-sensitive potassium channels and contributes to regulation of membrane excitability. The electrophysiological activity of Kv1.2 undergoes tyrosine kinase-dependent suppression in a process involving RhoA. We report that RhoA elicits suppression of Kv1.2 ionic current by modulating channel endocytosis. This occurs through two distinct pathways, one clathrin-dependent and the other cholesterol-dependent. Activation of RhoA downstream effectors Rho-kinase (ROCK) or protein kinase N (PKN) via the lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) receptor elicits clathrin-dependent Kv1.2 endocytosis and consequent attenuation of its ionic current. LPA-induced channel endocytosis is blocked by ROCK inhibition , dominant negative PKN, or by clathrin RNAi. In contrast, steady-state endocytosis of Kv1.2 in un-stimulated cells is cholesterol-dependent. Inhibition of basal ROCK with Y27632 or basal PKN with HA1077 increases steady-state surface Kv1.2. The Y27632-induced increase

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Background: Heart failure (HF) is associated with decreased cardiac contractility and ventricular remodeling, features which are partially reversed by angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi). Since Rho kinase (ROCK) mediates cellular contraction through effects on the actin cytoskeleton and is an important regulator of cardiac fibrosis, we hypothesize that ACEi may improve heart function through inhibition of ROCK activity.. Methods and Results: We enrolled 30 consecutive HF subjects (average age: 52.7±8.2, 60% male in gender, NYHA class 3.2±1.1), with impaired left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of less than 40% by echocardiography (average LVEF=32.1±8.2%), and age- and sex-matched 30 subjects with preserved LVEF function (average LVEF=65.4±9.4%) as the control group. ROCK activity was determined in peripheral leukocytes using a phospho-specific antibody for myosin binding subunit (MBS). Compared with the control group, the subjects with impaired LVEF have higher ROCK activity ...

Background-Macrophages play a central role in the development of atherosclerosis. However, the signaling pathways that regulate their function are not well understood. The Rho-associated coiled-coil containing kinases (ROCK1 and ROCK2) are serine-threonine protein kinases that are involved in the regulation of the actin cytoskeleton. Recent studies suggest that ROCK1 in macrophages and bone marrow (BM)-derived cells mediates atherogenesis. However, a similar role for ROCK2 in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis has not been determined. Methods and Results-The BMs from wild-type (WT), ROCK2+/- and ROCK2-/- mice were transplanted into irradiated recipient LDLr-/- mice and atherosclerosis was induced with a 16-week high-cholesterol diet. Compared to WT BM transplanted (BMT) mice, ROCK2+/- BMT and ROCK2-/- BMT mice showed substantially less lipid accumulation in the aorta (8.46 ± 1.42% and 9.80 ± 2.34% vs. 15.64 ± 1.89%, p,0.01 for both) and decreased atherosclerotic lesions in the subaortic ...

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Rnd3/RhoE/Rho8 GTPases. Rnd3/RhoE/Rho8 subfamily. Rnd3/RhoE/Rho8 is a member of the novel Rho subfamily Rnd, together with Rnd1/Rho6 and Rnd2/Rho7. Rnd3/RhoE is known to bind the serine-threonine kinase ROCK I. Unphosphorylated Rnd3/RhoE associates primarily with membranes, but ROCK I-phosphorylated Rnd3/RhoE localizes in the cytosol. Phosphorylation of Rnd3/RhoE correlates with its activity in disrupting RhoA-induced stress fibers and inhibiting Ras-induced fibroblast transformation. In cells that lack stress fibers, such as macrophages and monocytes, Rnd3/RhoE induces a redistribution of actin, causing morphological changes in the cell. In addition, Rnd3/RhoE has been shown to inhibit cell cycle progression in G1 phase at a point upstream of the pRb family pocket protein checkpoint. Rnd3/RhoE has also been shown to inhibit Ras- and Raf-induced fibroblast transformation. In mammary epithelial tumor cells, Rnd3/RhoE regulates the assembly of the apical junction complex and tight junction ...

Despite its central position in oncogenic intracellular signaling networks, the role of mTORC1 in epithelial development has not been studied extensively in vivo. Here, we have used the epidermis as a model system to elucidate the cellular effects and signaling feedback sequelae of mTORC1 loss of function in epithelial tissue. In mice with conditional epidermal loss of the mTORC1 components Rheb or Rptor, mTORC1 loss of function unexpectedly resulted in a profound skin barrier defect with epidermal abrasions, blistering, and early postnatal lethality, due to a thinned epidermis with decreased desmosomal protein expression and incomplete biochemical differentiation. In mice with mTORC1 loss of function, we found that Rho kinase (ROCK) signaling was constitutively activated, resulting in increased cytoskeletal tension and impaired cell-cell adhesion. Inhibition or silencing of ROCK1 was sufficient to rescue keratinocyte adhesion and biochemical differentiation in these mice. mTORC1 loss of ...

Small-molecule kinase inhibitors are predominantly discovered in pure protein assays. We have discovered an inhibitor of Rho-kinase (ROCK) through an image-based, high-throughput screen of cell monolayer wound healing. Using automated microscopy, we screened a library of approximately 16,000 compoun …

Soga J, Noma K, Hata T, Hidaka T, Fujii Y, Idei N, Fujimura N, Mikami S, Maruhashi T, Kihara Y, Chayama K, Kato H, Liao JK, Higashi Y. Rho-associated kinase activity, endothelial function, and cardiovascular risk factors. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2011 Oct; 31(10):2353-9 ...

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TY - JOUR. T1 - Molecular mechanism for the regulation of rho-kinase by dimerization and its inhibition by fasudil. AU - Yamaguchi, Hiroto. AU - Kasa, Miyuki. AU - Amano, Mutsuki. AU - Kaibuchi, Kozo. AU - Hakoshima, Toshio. N1 - Funding Information: We thank Y. Miwa for preparing gel filtration data and preparing the sample for the enzyme assay; J. Tsukamoto for her technical support in performing MALDI-TOF MS and the N-terminal analysis; and Drs. T. Tsukihara, A. Nakagawa, and E. Yamashita at SPring-8 for use of the synchrotron beamline 44XU. This work was supported in part by a Protein 3000 project on Signal Transduction from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan (to T.H.). PY - 2006/3. Y1 - 2006/3. N2 - Rho-kinase is a key regulator of cytoskeletal events and a promising drug target in the treatment of vascular diseases and neurological disorders. Unlike other protein kinases, Rho-kinase requires both N- and C-terminal extension segments outside ...

Supplementary MaterialsSupplementary Figures. Additionally, other circRNAs can interact with RNA-binding proteins or be translated into proteins, as respectively exemplified by [14] and [15]. Recent developments in the field of circRNAs have led to an increasing interest in characterizing their relevance in bountiful diseases. Specially, many studies focused on the role of circRNAs in tumor development and their biomarker potential reveal that circRNAs correlated with clinical pathological characteristics represent an attractive new class of biomarkers, such as for diagnosis, prognosis and prediction [16C19]. In spite of the emerging BC-associated circRNAs, such as [20] and [21], other circRNAs relevance and function in BC have not been thoroughly addressed and remain largely unclear. As one member of the zinc finger protein family, zinc finger with KRAB and SCAN domains 1 (in BC. According to Jeck et al. [25] and Salzman et al. [26], a covalently linked 668-nt circRNA termed is generated by ...

ROCK BROKE OFF, FALL ON ROCK, CLIMBING UNROPED, FAILURE TO TEST HOLDS, INADEQUATE PROTECTION, INEXPERIENCE. Kentucky, Red River Gorge State Park. On October 2, a climber (22) was on top of Courthouse Rock looking for an anchor placement for rappelling. He had his harness on but was unroped. He went near the edge and the rock broke off underneath him, resulting in his fall off the cliff of about 75 feet, with an additional 25 feet of tumbling at the bottom. His partner went to get help, and three hours later, a search and rescue team arrived and brought the victim out on a rolling backboard. He suffered a pneumothorax and fractured arms.. Analysis. Rappelling is a very popular activity in this park. The victim reported that he had limited experience and was unfamiliar with the area. The sandstone in this area is unstable, but there are plenty of trees to anchor to while exploring around the top of the cliff. Many of the accidents here are the result of hikers, etc., getting drunk and falling off. ...

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The present method of lowering IOP as a means of preventing optic neuropathy is expanding beyond prostaglandin analogues and beta blockers to include novel therapeutics, such as Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitors, the adenosine class of drugs, and nitric oxide added to prostaglandins, said John R. Samples, MD.

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What are Metamorphic Rocks? Metamorphic rocks are the rocks formed from other rocks. They are sedimentary or igneous rocks that have undergone changes as a result of extreme pressure and heat. The name defines their formation whereby meta means change and morph means form. Hence, metamorphic rocks are those whose forms have been changed through … Read more. ...

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Rho associated coiled-coil containing protein kinases (ROCKs) exist in mammals, zebrafish, Xenopus, C. elegans and Drosophila. They are mainly involved

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The RhoA-binding kinase (ROK) is one of the target kinases of RhoA and is known to play a critical role in regulating cytoskeletal rearrangement in cells. ROK translocates to the plasma membrane fract

The first thing that you will need to find is a large rock. This rock must have perpendicular edges, so the best place to find one of these rocks is near a stream or river. These rocks are often called slab rocks due to their natural flat design. Near the river, you should find lots of rocks like these, and so you can be quite picky when choosing the one for the job. You should avoid rocks that look like they have any physical abnormalities, such as holes or cavities, as these will disrupt the structural integrity of the rock ...

Mechanical properties of rock are affected by Its microstructure such as constituent minerals and microcracks. Microscopic studies of cracks in post- loaded samples were made by using a scanning electron microscope (Friedman et al. 1970; Wong 1982; Mardon et al. 1990). For damage propagation,. Peng et al. (1972) loaded Chelmsford granite specimens to various levels, unloaded, cut lengthwise into halves and then observed. These experimental studies showed that macroscopic fractures grow from grain-scale microcracks. Whereas, these works have a drawback that they were performed under zero stress condition using thin or cut section after experiment or under artificially fractured condition. We developed a new testing equipment to observe the micro-damage behavior continuously during the deformation without unloading for the same specimen. The experiments were currently carried out under uniaxial compression. The effect of microscale structure for fracturing process of rock is not simple. In this ...

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Pretty much every informative sign in Death Valley mentions how this rock formation, or that canyon, is a wonderful example of our geologic past. Meaning that because you can see the stratification so well, you can really see what has happened to the Earth (or at least in CA) recently. And when I say recently, I mean these last few hundred million years or so. Death Valleys oldest rocks are around 1.7 billion years old. Those rocks, though, dont tell much of a story since they have been altered so much over time. But the rocks from 500 million years ago do tell us something, most notable, that this was a warm, shallow sea. And the reason those rocks still tell us something is because they were only recently thrust to the surface ...

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