(1) The CD4+ T cell clones and IL-2 stimulated surface IgM-IgG+ and IgM-IgA+, but not IgM+IgG- or IgM+IgA- B cells to secrete IgG and IgA, respectively, indicating that they induced a selective expansion of IgG- and IgA-committed B cells rather than isotype switching in Ig noncommitted B cells.
(2) The role of the "immunologically noncommitted" cells in graft rejection is unknown.
(3) A noncommitted VSD was an incremental risk factor, two (50%) of four dying after repair.
(4) The effects of lipid A, outer membrane lipoprotein, and murein were evaluated at several distinct stages: induction of colony-stimulating activity (CSA) in the serum, increase in the number of committed splenic precursor cells (CFU-C) forming granulocyte-macrophage colonies in vitro, and triggering into the cell cycle of noncommitted hemopoietic stem cells (CFU-S) from bone marrow.
(5) They also suggest that a second dose of PHA may stimulate some of the original noncommitted lymphocytes to undergo mitosis thus attempting to maintain the in vitro lymphocyte population.
(6) Until the cytogenesis of PTC is clarified we propose the noncommitted term "plasmacytoid T-zone cells" for this elusive cell type.
(7) We investigated the roles of second messengers in K-562 cell differentiation induced by either commitment-inducing agents (Ara-C, thymidine), or a noncommitment-inducing agent (hemin).
(8) The late results were good in the remainder and in the two surviving patients with noncommitted VSD.
(9) From these, 18 hearts with potentially noncommitted defects were identified and studied in detail.
(10) A case is described which exhibited Double Outlet Right Ventricle (DORV) with l-malposition of the aorta in association with a ventricular septal defect of the noncommitted, atrioventricular canal variety.
(11) Individuals who were in committed relationships were better able to cope with the stressors of medical school than their noncommitted colleagues, as evidenced by their reporting fewer depressive episodes and lower use of alcohol and drugs.
(12) In cells committed to differentiate, JS-8 caused an arrest at the erythroblast or early reticulocyte stage, followed by premature cell death, whereas proliferation of noncommitted erythroid cells or other hematopoietic cells remained unaffected.
(13) A 3-year-old boy underwent successful surgical correction of double-outlet right ventricle (S, D, D), noncommitted ventricular septal defect (VSD) of the endocardial cushion type, and pulmonary stenosis.
(14) We report data which demonstrates B-FGF can influence noncommited and specific lineage-derived hematopoietic progenitors when incubated in vitro.
(15) Results in patients with noncommitted ventricular septal defect have remained poor.
(16) Alternatively, the observed class pattern may be induced by an isotype noncommited helper clone which triggers selected population of B lymphocytes of defined differentiation status toward secretion of a restricted array of isotypes.
(17) Conditioned medium derived from peripheral mononuclear low-density cells stimulated with phytohemagglutinin (PHA) supports the growth of noncommitted hematopoietic progenitors from marrow and peripheral blood cells.
(18) On the other hand, in the case of heme, a noncommitting inducer of hemoglobin synthesis, induction of hemoglobin synthesis and increase in heme degradation activity may be independent.
(19) This discrepancy in the alteration of specific clones of lymphocytes compared to all noncommitted lymphocytes may account for varying reports of the immune status of the pregnant woman.
(20) The cell of origin of this tumor appears to be a noncommitted mesenchymal cell present in the areolar tissue subjacent to the mesothelial lining.
Noncommittal
Definition:
(n.) A state of not being committed or pledged; forbearance or refusal to commit one's self. Also used adjectively.
Example Sentences:
(1) He's more noncommittal, as a Muslim, about Obama's promises to open dialogue between Islamic leaders and America.
(2) I’m usually Labour” is an ominously noncommittal doorstep refrain: Jeremy Corbyn’s name often follows.
(3) Mention of the Lib Dems was met with noncommittal shrugs, as if you might just about bring yourself to back them, knowing it was little more than a futile protest vote.
(4) The author discusses the signs and symptoms appearing in the course of so called noncommittant squints.
(5) The chief executive, Ron Gourlay, has been publicly appreciative but noncommittal on Di Matteo's prospects, with the manager claiming still to be relaxed and focused on his immediate task as his contract ticks down towards expiry.
(6) Results of these analyses show that guidelines are too often formulated in a noncommittal way and that there is a need for a more functional registration system to link information about the clinical working diagnoses, the bacteria isolated and the sensitivity to the antibiotics used.
(7) Bassa was noncommittal about the offer, adding that it was still considering a "formal response", but said the proposals would be considered by shop stewards and ultimately by members.
(8) Andy Thornton, chief executive of the Citizenship Foundation, said: "So far responses from the Department for Education to our enquiries have been noncommittal and focus mainly on the coalition's proposals for a 'national citizens service'."
(9) Noncommittant squints are divided into squints caused by paresis or by a total paralysis of the motor muscles.
(10) This picture has all the traits of a well-rounded photograph: there are the jack rabbits on the fence, which make it look as if there is movement; the car that’s really dead, including the tumbleweed to one side and the beat-up old licence plate; the sky is totally noncommittal; the horizon is mute.
(11) She is, at first, similarly noncommittal about what she thinks of conversations around the burqa in the UK.
(12) Nomura analyst Rick Sherland had downgraded the company to a neutral – or noncommittal – stock recommendation on its disappointing stock performance.
(13) Two years into a five-year deal and recently appointed captain of Lazio, Biglia was noncommittal upon being asked if his promotion meant he would be staying at the club.
(14) But as a declaration of a military objective, it is slippery and noncommittal.
(15) Their Labour councillors refused to discuss the matter until after June 2004's council elections; when the council broke its silence, it was either noncommittal or brazenly enthusiastic about the Vardy proposal.
(16) The behaviour of these neoplasms has prompted the suggestion that these tumours be designated carcinomas rather that noncommittally tumours or neoplasms (Batsakis and Regezzi, 1977).
(17) Lamar McKay, the president of BP's US subsidiary, was also noncommittal about the plan during testimony before Congress earlier yesterday.
(18) Shortly after my first child was born, I attended a job interview where I responded to a casual question about my domestic circumstances with a revealingly noncommittal answer: "I live with my girlfriend – at the moment."
(19) And [the protagonists] were portrayed as Jews, so that was portrayed as a good thing?” I grunted noncommittally, which he took as a signal to move on to his critique of Django Unchained.
(20) For it, the author prefers the descriptive and diagnostically noncommittal acronym "BSAP".