Utility indifference pricing is an effective method for investors to construct a strategy in an
incomplete market. In fact, if an investor can trade a random endowment under the criteria …

In this paper, we derive the optimal boundary for pair trading. This boundary defines the points
of entry into or exit from the market for a given stock pair. However, if the assumed model …

Li 4 Ti 5 O 12 (Fd-3m space group) materials were synthesized by controlling the lithium and
titanium ratios (Li/Ti) in the range of 0.800–0.900 by using a spray-drying method, followed …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) increases neuronal energy consumption and alters systemic
hemodynamics. We examined the effects of ECT on regional cerebral oxygen saturation (…

The hemodynamic response to seizure has long been a topic for discussion in association
with the neuronal damage resulting from convulsion. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an …

The management of trigeminal neuralgia in older patients who do not want neurolytic block
and/or surgical treatment may be problematic. This paper describes three patients who had …

A lysosomal protease, a new cathepsin that inactivates glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase
[EC 1.1.1.49] and some other enzymes and differs from cathepsin B [EC 3.4.22.1] was …

3 Discussion We describe a case of gastric mucormycosis secondary to immunosuppressive
treatment for AOSD. Although the patient was treated with antifungal drugs, the gastric ulcer …

Abnormal prion protein (PrP Sc ) plays a central role in the transmission of prion diseases,
but the molecular basis of prion strains with distinct biological characteristics remains to be …

Host tolerance to endogenous prion protein (PrP) has hampered the development of prion
vaccines as PrP is a major component of prions. Indeed, we show that immunization of mice …